How to Pronounce Duumvirate

To pronounce "duumvirate", say DUUMV-ir-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duumvirate”

"duumvirate" has 4 syllables: duumv-ir-at-e.

What does duumvirate mean?

noun

  1. Rule by two people.
  2. A state under the rule of two people.

    “Swaziland is an absolute diarchy, ruled jointly by a king and a queen mother.”

noun

  1. Any of several offices of the Roman Republic held by two joint magistrates known as duumvirs.

Related words

duoviratequadrumvirateduodecemviratequatrumviratetriarchyquartumvirateduodecimviratetriumvirate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duumvirate"?▾

"Duumvirate" has 4 syllables: duumv · ir · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "duumvirate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duumvirate" is /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/.

What does "duumvirate" mean?▾

Duumvirate: Rule by two people.

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