How to pronounce directoral
Say it like duh-REK-tuh-rul. Directoral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- tuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directoral 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of directoral
American and British speakers say directoral in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛktərəl/ in the US and /dəˈrɛktərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-REK-tuh-rul.
What does directoral mean?
- Alternative form of directorial.
Words that rhyme with directoral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of directoral.
Questions about saying directoral
How do you pronounce directoral?
Say duh-REK-tuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktərəl/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛktərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directoral?
Directoral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · tuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say directoral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛktərəl/ and the British form is /dəˈrɛktərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.