How to pronounce directional
Say it like duh-REK-shuh-nul. Directional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directional 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of directional
American and British speakers say directional in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛkʃənəl/ in the US and /dəˈrɛkʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-REK-shuh-nul.
What does directional mean?
- Indicating direction.
- Of or relating to guidance or help.
- Something that indicates direction, such as a vehicle's turn signal.
Where does directional come from?
From direction + -al.
Words that rhyme with directional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of directional.
Questions about saying directional
How do you pronounce directional?
Say duh-REK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛkʃənəl/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛkʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directional?
Directional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say directional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛkʃənəl/ and the British form is /dəˈrɛkʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.