How to pronounce duties
Say it like DOO-teez. Duties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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US American/ˈdutiz/DOO-teez
UK British/ˈdjuːtiz/DYOO-teez
- DOO
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of duties
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DYOO-teez.
What does duties mean?
noun
- plural of duty How to pronounce duty
Questions about saying duties
How do you pronounce duties?
Say DOO-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdutiz/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duties?
Duties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · teez.
Is duties pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːtiz/ (DYOO-teez).