How to pronounce duplicating
Say it like DOO-plih-kay-ting. Duplicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- plih
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplicating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of duplicating
- 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-ting.
What does duplicating mean?
- present participle and gerund of duplicate How to pronounce duplicate
Questions about saying duplicating
How do you pronounce duplicating?
Say DOO-plih-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈduplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplicating?
Duplicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · plih · kay · ting.
Is duplicating 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 /ˈdjuːplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (DYOO-plih-kay-ting).