How to pronounce directors
Say it like duh-REK-terz. Directors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of directors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-REK-tuz.
What does directors mean?
- plural of director How to pronounce director
Words that sound like directors
- director's
Questions about saying directors
How do you pronounce directors?
Say duh-REK-terz. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktɚz/. In British English it is /daɪˈrɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directors?
Directors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · terz.
Is directors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /daɪˈrɛktəz/ (dy-REK-tuz).
What words sound the same as directors?
Directors sounds the same as director's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.