How to Pronounce Duty-bound

To pronounce "duty-bound", say DUTYB-ound — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DUTYB-ound

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💡 Tip for remembering “duty-bound”

"duty-bound" has 2 syllables: dutyb-ound.

What does duty-bound mean?

adjective

  1. Compelled by duty.

    “The captain was dutybound to see all passengers off the sinking ship before he left it himself.”

Related words

obligatedobligeddutyboundenobligationresponsiblecommittedobligatory

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How many syllables are in "duty-bound"?▾

"Duty-bound" has 2 syllables: dutyb · ound.

What does "duty-bound" mean?▾

Duty-bound: Compelled by duty.

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