How to pronounce duvet
Say it like dyoo-VAY. Duvet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- dyoo
- VAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duvet 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of duvet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: DOO-vay.
What does duvet mean?
- A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.“He pulled the thick duvet over his head to block out the morning light.”
Where does duvet come from?
Cognate with Icelandic dúnn (“down”), Danish dun (“down”), German Daune (“down”), Dutch dons (“down”).
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Words that rhyme with duvet
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Questions about saying duvet
How do you pronounce duvet?
Say dyoo-VAY. The American pronunciation is /djuˈveɪ/. In British English it is /ˈduːveɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duvet?
Duvet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: dyoo · VAY.
Is duvet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈduːveɪ/ (DOO-vay).