How to Pronounce "duties"
word
/ˈdutiz/
DOO-teez
/djˈuːtɪz/
DYOO-teez
Definition
Duties are the tasks, responsibilities, or obligations that a person must do as part of a job, role, or moral responsibility. The word can also mean taxes paid on imported goods.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdutiz/
British English
/djˈuːtɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO-teez
UK
DYOO-teez
Listen in Context
Her duties include answering emails and making calls.
The nurse has many duties at the hospital.
We had to pay extra duties on the goods.
I can't go out tonight—I still have a few family duties to take care of.