How to pronounce duplications
Say it like doo-plih-KAY-shunz. Duplications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- doo
- plih
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplications pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duplications
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dyoo-plih-KAY-shunz.
What does duplications mean?
- plural of duplication How to pronounce duplication
Words that rhyme with duplications
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Questions about saying duplications
How do you pronounce duplications?
Say doo-plih-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌduplɪˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplications?
Duplications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: doo · plih · KAY · shunz.
Is duplications 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 /ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃənz/ (dyoo-plih-KAY-shunz).