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How to pronounce duvet
/ˈduːveɪ/ British English
DOO·vay
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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DU·vet
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DOO·vay
My tip
The t is silent: DOO-vay. It’s a French word.
In a sentence
It’s cold. I need a warmer duvet.
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How do you pronounce duvet?
In British English, duvet is pronounced /ˈduːveɪ/. Say it like this: DOO-vay. The t is silent: DOO-vay. It’s a French word.
How many syllables are in duvet?
When you say it, duvet has 2 syllables: DOO-vay. The strong beat is the first one, DOO.
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