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tuple

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An ordered, immutable sequence of elements, common in Python and other functional languages

Pronunciation

Correct

TUH-pul

/ˈtʌpəl/

Derives from the suffix of 'quintuple', 'sextuple' etc., where '-tuple' rhymes with 'couple'. This pronunciation is favoured in mathematics and is common in Python communities.

Source: docs.python.org(community consensus)

Accepted Variants

Accepted Variant

TOO-pul

/ˈtuːpəl/

An alternate pronunciation by analogy with 'double', 'quadruple'. Both are in common use and neither is considered incorrect.

Source: en.wikipedia.org(community consensus)

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