How to pronounce duplicitous
Say it like doo-PLIS-uh-tus. Duplicitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS).
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- doo
- PLIS
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplicitous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duplicitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dyuu-PLIS-ih-tus.
What does duplicitous mean?
- Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
Where does duplicitous come from?
From duplicity + -ous.
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Questions about saying duplicitous
How do you pronounce duplicitous?
Say doo-PLIS-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /duˈplɪsətəs/. In British English it is /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplicitous?
Duplicitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS). Broken into parts: doo · PLIS · uh · tus.
Is duplicitous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ (dyuu-PLIS-ih-tus).