How do you pronounce "duties"?

In American English: /ˈduːtiːz/ (DOOT-eez). In British English: /djˈuːtiz/ (DY-oot). In Canadian English: /ˈduːtiːz/ (DOOT-eez). In Australian English: /djˈuːtiz/ (DY-oot).

Is "duties" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈduːtiːz/ (DOOT-eez), while in British English it's /djˈuːtiz/ (DY-oot).

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duties

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/ˈduːtiːz/

DOOT-eez

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duːtdu·iːzties

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