About "duplex"
How to Split "duplex" into Syllables
The word duplex is divided into 2 syllables: du·plex. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- du — 1st syllable
- plex — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of duplex:
- IPA: /ˈdu.plɛks/
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📖 Definitions
- duplex (plural duplexes or duplices)
- duplex (third-person singular simple present duplexes, present participle duplexing, simple past and past participle duplexed)
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin duplex (“double, two-fold”), from duo (“two”) + plico (“fold together”); compare the roots of διπλόος (diplóos, “double”); compare also πλέκω (plékō, “twist, braid”). By surface analysis, duo- + -plex. Borrowed from Latin duplex, see above. Unadapted borrowing from Latin duplex. Equivalent to duo (“two”) + -plex (“-fold”). Possibly inherited from Proto-Italic *dupleks, if Umbrian 𐌕𐌖𐌐𐌋𐌀𐌊 (tuplak) is cognate (ho...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare duplex with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| duplex | 2 | du·plex |
| divulge | 3 | di-vul-ge |
| diabolic | 3 | dia-bo-lic |
| duopolies | 3 | duo-po-lies |
| devilish | 3 | de-vi-lish |
🔗 Related Words
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dupe, duper, duple, DuPont, duplicate, duplicity, duplicator, duplication.