How to Pronounce Duplicate

To pronounce "duplicate", say DUPL-ic-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duplicate”

"duplicate" has 4 syllables: dupl-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does duplicate mean?

noun

  1. One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.

    “This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.”

  2. An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original.

verb

  1. To make a copy of.

    “Can you duplicate this kind of key?”

  2. To do repeatedly; to do again.

    “You don't need to duplicate my efforts.”

adjective

  1. Being the same as another; identical.

    “This is a duplicate entry.”

  2. (games) In which the hands of cards, tiles, etc. are preserved between rounds to be played again by other players.

    “duplicate Scrabble”

Synonyms

reproductiondouble

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Words that rhyme with duplicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

duplicationreplicateparallelmatchingsamereduplicatedoublerepeat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duplicate"?▾

"Duplicate" has 4 syllables: dupl · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "duplicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duplicate" is /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/.

What does "duplicate" mean?▾

Duplicate: One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.

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