How to Pronounce Duplicity

To pronounce "duplicity", say DUPL-ic-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /dju-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dju-/

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💡 Tip for remembering “duplicity”

"duplicity" has 3 syllables: dupl-ic-ity. It rhymes with authenticity and multiplicity, if that helps it stick.

What does duplicity mean?

noun

Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

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Words that rhyme with duplicity

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authenticity multiplicity complicity synchronicity electricity eccentricity publicity ethnicity simplicity domesticity toxicity specificity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duplicity"?▾

"Duplicity" has 3 syllables: dupl · ic · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "duplicity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duplicity" is /dju-/.

What does "duplicity" mean?▾

Duplicity: Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

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