To pronounce "dual-purpose", say DUALP-urp-os-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dual-purpose" has 4 syllables: dualp-urp-os-e.
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"Dual-purpose" has 4 syllables: dualp · urp · os · e.
Dual-purpose: Having two purposes; able to be used for two separate things.
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