To pronounce "duelist", say DUEL-ist — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
duelist
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DUEL-ist
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"duelist" has 2 syllables: duel-ist. It rhymes with individualist and dualist, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: dualist — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Duelist" has 2 syllables: duel · ist.
Duelist: A person who fights a duel.
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