How to Pronounce "on active duty"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæktɪv/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
AWN AK-tiv DOO-tee
ˈɒn/ /ˈæktɪv/ /djˈuːti
ON AK-tiv DYOO-tee
Definition
Serving full-time in the military, police, or similar organization, with all responsibilities and duties required by that role.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæktɪv/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
British English
ˈɒn/ /ˈæktɪv/ /djˈuːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN AK-tiv DOO-tee
UK
ON AK-tiv DYOO-tee
Listen in Context
My brother is on active duty in the army.
She was on active duty as a police officer for ten years.
He returned home after being on active duty overseas.
Not everyone understands what it's like to be on active duty far from family.