How to pronounce direct
direct
/dərˈekt/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /daɪˈrekt/.
Direct, sound by sound
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
Can you direct me to the post office?
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- zephyr/ˈzefər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce direct?
Direct is pronounced /dərˈekt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /daɪˈrekt/, is also used.
How many syllables are in direct?
Direct has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in direct?
The second syllable: /dərˈekt/.