How to Pronounce "on duty"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
AWN DYOO-tee or AWN DOO-tee
ˈɒn/ /djˈuːti
on DYOO-tee
Definition
Working as part of your job or official responsibilities at a certain time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
British English
ˈɒn/ /djˈuːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN DYOO-tee or AWN DOO-tee
UK
on DYOO-tee
Listen in Context
The nurse is on duty tonight.
He is on duty at the police station.
Are you on duty tomorrow?
When I'm on duty, I can't answer personal calls.