How to Pronounce "duty"
word
/ˈdjuti/
DOO-tee
/djˈuːti/
DYOO-tee
Definition
A duty is something you are expected or required to do because of your job, role, moral responsibility, or the law. It can also mean a period of work when someone is officially serving, such as being on duty.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdjuti/
British English
/djˈuːti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO-tee
UK
DYOO-tee
Listen in Context
It is our duty to help others.
The nurse is on duty tonight.
One of his duties is answering emails.
I stayed late because I didn’t want to leave my duty to someone else.