How many syllables in duty?

Syllables in duty

2

du·ty

Duty has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say duty

Said as /ˈduti/2 syllables, DU-ty · DUM-da
Said as /ˈdjuti/2 syllables, DU-ty · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters4

To count it yourself, say duty slowly and listen for each vowel sound: du, ty. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with duty

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Questions

How many syllables are in duty?
Duty has two syllables.
How do you divide duty into syllables?
Duty divides as du-ty.
Which syllable is stressed in duty?
The first syllable (DU-ty).

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