duty

How many syllables in duty?

There are 2 syllables in the word duty.

How to pronounce duty:

Synonyms for duty:

assessment

assignment

burden of proof

business

calling

charge

civic duty

civic responsibility

demand

excise

filial duty

function

guardianship

imperative

imposition

impost

incumbency

job

keeping

legal duty

levy

line of duty

mission

moral obligation

noblesse oblige

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Antonyms for duty:

asset

cash

credit

excess

income

irresponsibility

nonresponsibility

profit

unaccountability

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