How to Pronounce "duplicitous"
word
duˈpɫɪsɪtəs
doo-PLIS-i-tuhs
djuːplˈɪsɪtəs
dyoo-PLIS-i-tuhs
Definition
If someone is duplicitous, they pretend to be your friend or honest, but secretly act against you or lie. It describes a person who is deceitful and two-faced.
IPA Transcription
American English
duˈpɫɪsɪtəs
British English
djuːplˈɪsɪtəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
doo-PLIS-i-tuhs
UK
dyoo-PLIS-i-tuhs
Listen in Context
A duplicitous friend tells you one thing and others something different.
The politician was exposed for his duplicitous actions.
You shouldn't trust someone so duplicitous.
He comes across as friendly, but honestly, he's pretty duplicitous behind the scenes.