How to pronounce duplication
Say it like dyoo-pluh-KAY-shun. Duplication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
- dyoo
- pluh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duplication
American and British speakers say duplication in essentially the same way: /ˌdjupləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /djuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dyoo-plih-KAY-shun.
What does duplication mean?
- The act of duplicating.
- A duplicate.
- A folding over; a fold.
Where does duplication come from?
From Middle English duplicacioun, from Middle French duplication, from Late Latin duplicātiō, duplicātiōnem, from Latin duplicō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- doubling
- duplation
- twicing
- duplicate
- gemination
Words that rhyme with duplication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duplication.
Questions about saying duplication
How do you pronounce duplication?
Say dyoo-pluh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdjupləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /djuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplication?
Duplication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: dyoo · pluh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say duplication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdjupləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /djuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.