How to pronounce directives
Say it like dy-REK-tivz. Directives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- dy
- REK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of directives
American and British speakers say directives in essentially the same way: /daɪˈrɛktɪvz/ in the US and /daɪˈrɛktɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-REK-tivz.
What does directives mean?
- plural of directive How to pronounce directive
Questions about saying directives
How do you pronounce directives?
Say dy-REK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈrɛktɪvz/. In British English it is /daɪˈrɛktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directives?
Directives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: dy · REK · tivz.
Do Americans and Brits say directives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈrɛktɪvz/ and the British form is /daɪˈrɛktɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.