How to pronounce directions
Say it like duh-REK-shunz. Directions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of directions
American and British speakers say directions in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛkʃənz/ in the US and /daɪˈrɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-REK-shunz.
What does directions mean?
- plural of direction How to pronounce direction
- Instructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something“Please follow the attached directions when assembling these shelves.”
Words that rhyme with directions
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of directions.
Questions about saying directions
How do you pronounce directions?
Say duh-REK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /daɪˈrɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directions?
Directions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say directions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /daɪˈrɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.