How to Pronounce Duplex

To pronounce "duplex", say DUPL-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈduplɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈduplɛks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duplex”

"duplex" has 2 syllables: dupl-ex. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.

What does duplex mean?

noun

  1. A house made up of two dwelling units.
  2. A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.

verb

  1. To make duplex.
  2. To make into a duplex.

adjective

  1. Double, made up of two parts.
  2. Bidirectional (in two directions).

    “duplex telegraphy”

Antonyms

simplex

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Words that rhyme with duplex

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complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexperplexeffectsconvexnextsimplex

Related words

bidirectionalmultipledouble-sideddualduplicatefull-duplexpaired

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duplex"?▾

"Duplex" has 2 syllables: dupl · ex.

What is the IPA transcription of "duplex"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duplex" is /ˈduplɛks/.

What does "duplex" mean?▾

Duplex: A house made up of two dwelling units.

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