word
Dual
DOO-uhl
/ˈduːʌl/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
dual
Dictionary meaning
A grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural).
Examples
- Ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek.
- A double (or dual) role for an actor.
People also look up
Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Dual” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction