How to pronounce duumvirate
Say it like dyoo-UHM-vih-rut. Duumvirate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM).
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- dyoo
- UHM
- vih
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duumvirate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyooKeep 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duumvirate
American and British speakers say duumvirate in essentially the same way: /djuˈʌmvɪrət/ in the US and /djuːˈʌmvɪrət/ in the UK.
British respelling: dyoo-UHM-vih-rut.
What does duumvirate mean?
- Synonym of diarchy: rule by two people, especially two men.
Where does duumvirate come from?
From Latin duumvirātus, from duumvir + -ātus.
Questions about saying duumvirate
How do you pronounce duumvirate?
Say dyoo-UHM-vih-rut. The American pronunciation is /djuˈʌmvɪrət/. In British English it is /djuːˈʌmvɪrət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duumvirate?
Duumvirate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM). Broken into parts: dyoo · UHM · vih · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say duumvirate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /djuˈʌmvɪrət/ and the British form is /djuːˈʌmvɪrət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.