How to Pronounce Duo

To pronounce "duo", say DUO — one syllable, IPA /ˈdjuː.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdjuː.əʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “duo”

"duo" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does duo mean?

noun

  1. Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially, those who perform music together.
  2. Any pair of two people.

Synonyms

couplepairtwosome

Related words

duetdistichcoupletpairtwosomeduaddyadtwain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duo"?▾

"Duo" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "duo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duo" is /ˈdjuː.əʊ/.

What does "duo" mean?▾

Duo: Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially, those who perform music together.

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