How to pronounce directorate
Say it like duh-REK-tuh-rut. Directorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- tuh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directorate 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.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of directorate
American and British speakers say directorate in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛktərət/ in the US and /dɪˈrɛktərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-REK-tuh-rut.
What does directorate mean?
- An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
- A body of directors.
Where does directorate come from?
From director + -ate.
Words that rhyme with directorate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of directorate.
Questions about saying directorate
How do you pronounce directorate?
Say duh-REK-tuh-rut. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktərət/. In British English it is /dɪˈrɛktərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directorate?
Directorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · tuh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say directorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛktərət/ and the British form is /dɪˈrɛktərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.