How to Pronounce Duty

To pronounce "duty", say DUTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdjuːti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdjuːti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “duty”

"duty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with booty and beauty, if that helps it stick.

What does duty mean?

noun

  1. That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

    “We don't have a duty to keep you here.”

  2. The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.

    “I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am.”

Synonyms

obligation

Antonyms

rightduty-free

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Words that rhyme with duty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bootybeautyfruitytuttibooteerootybootiecuteyshootycutie

Related words

obligationresponsibilitytariffdevoirduty-boundmandatedroitliability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duty"?▾

"Duty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "duty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duty" is /ˈdjuːti/.

What does "duty" mean?▾

Duty: That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

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