How to pronounce duumvir
Say it like doo-UHM-ver. Duumvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM).
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- doo
- UHM
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duumvir 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.
- UHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duumvir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dyoo-UHM-vuh.
What does duumvir mean?
- One of two persons jointly exercising the same office in Republican Rome.
Where does duumvir come from?
From Latin duumvir.
Questions about saying duumvir
How do you pronounce duumvir?
Say doo-UHM-ver. The American pronunciation is /duˈʌmvər/. In British English it is /djuˈʌmvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duumvir?
Duumvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM). Broken into parts: doo · UHM · ver.
Is duumvir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /djuˈʌmvə/ (dyoo-UHM-vuh).