How to pronounce directionless
Say it like duh-REK-shun-lus. Directionless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- shun
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directionless 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of directionless
American and British speakers say directionless in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛkʃənləs/ in the US and /dəˈrɛkʃənləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-REK-shun-lus.
What does directionless mean?
- Lacking direction; aimless.
Where does directionless come from?
From direction + -less.
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Questions about saying directionless
How do you pronounce directionless?
Say duh-REK-shun-lus. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛkʃənləs/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛkʃənləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directionless?
Directionless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · shun · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say directionless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛkʃənləs/ and the British form is /dəˈrɛkʃənləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.