How do you pronounce "duty"?

In American English: /ˈduːti/ (DOOT-ee). In British English: /djˈuːti/ (DY-oot). In Canadian English: /ˈduːti/ (DOOT-ee). In Australian English: /djˈuːti/ (DY-oot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈduːti/ (DOOT-ee), while in British English it's /djˈuːti/ (DY-oot).

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/ˈduːti/

DOOT-ee

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