How to pronounce directed
Say it like duh-REK-tud. Directed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of directed
American and British speakers say directed in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛktəd/ in the US and /daɪˈrɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-REK-tid.
What does directed mean?
- (often used in combination) having a specified direction“a positively directed vector”“goal-directed”
- manageable by a supervising agent“a directed program of study”
Words that rhyme with directed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of directed.
Questions about saying directed
How do you pronounce directed?
Say duh-REK-tud. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktəd/. In British English it is /daɪˈrɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directed?
Directed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say directed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛktəd/ and the British form is /daɪˈrɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.