How to pronounce directories
Say it like dy-REK-tuh-reez. Directories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- dy
- REK
- tuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directories 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of directories
American and British speakers say directories in essentially the same way: /daɪˈrɛktəriz/ in the US and /daɪˈrɛktəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-REK-tuh-reez.
What does directories mean?
- plural of directory How to pronounce directory
Questions about saying directories
How do you pronounce directories?
Say dy-REK-tuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈrɛktəriz/. In British English it is /daɪˈrɛktəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directories?
Directories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: dy · REK · tuh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say directories the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈrɛktəriz/ and the British form is /daɪˈrɛktəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.