How to Pronounce "off duty"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
AWF DYOO-tee, AWF DOO-tee
ˈɒf/ /djˈuːti
OF DYOO-tee
Definition
Not working or not currently responsible for one's job; used for police, firefighters, doctors, or anyone who is temporarily not on their official work shift.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
British English
ˈɒf/ /djˈuːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF DYOO-tee, AWF DOO-tee
UK
OF DYOO-tee
Listen in Context
The police officer is off duty today.
The nurse can't help, she's off duty.
After 6 p.m., the doctor is off duty.
Sorry, I'm off duty—you'll need to speak to someone else.