How to Pronounce Dutiful

To pronounce "dutiful", say DUT-if-ul — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DUT-if-ul

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💡 Tip for remembering “dutiful”

"dutiful" has 3 syllables: dut-if-ul.

What does dutiful mean?

adjective

  1. Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint.

    “Ralph was a dutiful child, and took the trash out without being told.”

  2. Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.

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Related words

obedientduteousdedicateddevoteddutifullobligablecomplianterogatory

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How many syllables are in "dutiful"?▾

"Dutiful" has 3 syllables: dut · if · ul.

What does "dutiful" mean?▾

Dutiful: Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint.

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