Cómo Pronunciar "duty calls"

expression

DOO-tee kawlz or DYOO-tee kawlz

DYOO-tee KAWLZ

Definición

This expression means you must take care of your responsibilities, even if you would prefer to do something else. It is often used when you have to leave fun or relaxing situations to fulfill an obligation.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti/ /ˈkɔɫz

Inglés Británico

djˈuːti/ /kˈɔːlz

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

DOO-tee kawlz or DYOO-tee kawlz

DYOO-tee KAWLZ

Escucha en Contexto

I have to leave now; duty calls.

Sorry, I can’t stay. Duty calls at the office.

Parents know that sometimes, duty calls.

Guess I can’t join the game tonight—duty calls!