duty

/ˈdjuːti/

Syllables du·ty

Stress DU-ty

Phonics Breakdown

du

/djuː/

long u_e

ty

/ti/

y vowel i

Meaning

something that you must do because it is your job or responsibility

Sound Reference

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du=/djuː/(duke) + ty=/ti/(city)

Example

It is my duty to help others.