How to pronounce duplicity
Say it like doo-PLIS-ih-tee. Duplicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS).
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- doo
- PLIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplicity 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of duplicity
- 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-PLIS-ih-tee.
What does duplicity mean?
- Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.
- The quality of being double or twofold.
Where does duplicity come from?
From Latin duplicare (double).
Words that rhyme with duplicity
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Questions about saying duplicity
How do you pronounce duplicity?
Say doo-PLIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /duˈplɪsɪti/. In British English it is /djuːˈplɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplicity?
Duplicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS). Broken into parts: doo · PLIS · ih · tee.
Is duplicity 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 /djuːˈplɪsɪti/ (dyoo-PLIS-ih-tee).