How to pronounce duty

Say it like this: /ˈdu.ti/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈdu.ti/

British/ˈdjuː.ti/

What does duty mean?

nounThat which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

“Do your duty by me! -No, we don't have a duty to keep you abreast.”

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

“I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am.”

An excise tax; especially, one on imports or exports.

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