How to Pronounce Duet

To pronounce "duet", say DUET — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “duet”

"duet" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does duet mean?

noun

  1. A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).
  2. A song composed for and/or performed by a duo.

verb

  1. To perform a duet.
  2. (of pairs of animals) To communicate (warnings, mating calls, etc.) through song.

Synonyms

duocouplepairtwosome

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Words that rhyme with duet

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epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

duodistichcoupletpairtwosomeduaddyadtwain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duet"?▾

"Duet" has one syllable.

What does "duet" mean?▾

Duet: A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).

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