How to pronounce directness
Say it like duh-REKT-nus. Directness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT).
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- duh
- REKT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directness 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.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of directness
American and British speakers say directness in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛktnəs/ in the US and /dəˈrɛktnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-REKT-nus.
What does directness mean?
- The state or quality of being direct.
Where does directness come from?
From direct + -ness.
Words that rhyme with directness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of directness.
Questions about saying directness
How do you pronounce directness?
Say duh-REKT-nus. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktnəs/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛktnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directness?
Directness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT). Broken into parts: duh · REKT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say directness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛktnəs/ and the British form is /dəˈrɛktnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.