How to pronounce duplicated
Say it like DOO-plih-kay-tid. Duplicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- plih
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplicated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of duplicated
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DYOO-plih-kay-tid.
What does duplicated mean?
- past participle of duplicate How to pronounce duplicate
Questions about saying duplicated
How do you pronounce duplicated?
Say DOO-plih-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈduplɪˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːplɪˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplicated?
Duplicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · plih · kay · tid.
Is duplicated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːplɪˌkeɪtɪd/ (DYOO-plih-kay-tid).