How to pronounce directing
Say it like duh-REK-ting. Directing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of directing
American and British speakers say directing in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /dəˈrɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-REK-ting.
What does directing mean?
- showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on“felt his mother's directing arm around him”“the directional role of science on industrial progress”
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Words that rhyme with directing
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Questions about saying directing
How do you pronounce directing?
Say duh-REK-ting. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directing?
Directing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say directing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /dəˈrɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.