English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Duo Pronunciation
Duo is pronounced DOO-oh, IPA /ˈduoʊ/.
DOO-oh
US /ˈduoʊ/ · UK /ˈdjuːəʊ/
Syllables: DOO · oh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A pair of people who perform or work together.
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Duo in a Sentence
- The duo have been touring together since 2014.
- A comedy duo opened the evening.
- They make an unlikely duo but the results speak for themselves.
Common Mispronunciations of Duo
Not DOH
Both vowels get a beat of their own, DOO then oh. Collapsing them leaves dough.
Not doo-OH
Keep the punch on the first beat. The oh at the end is a quiet tail, not a second push.
Tip: British speakers often add a y glide and say DYOO-oh, in line with duke and duty. American speakers usually leave it out.
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