How to pronounce directorship
Say it like duh-REK-ter-ship. Directorship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- ter
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directorship 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of directorship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: duh-REK-tuh-ship.
What does directorship mean?
- The office of a director.“The corporate bylaws require a quorum of outside directors, so as to balance the directorship.”
Where does directorship come from?
From director + -ship.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying directorship
How do you pronounce directorship?
Say duh-REK-ter-ship. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛktəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directorship?
Directorship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · ter · ship.
Is directorship 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 /dəˈrɛktəˌʃɪp/ (duh-REK-tuh-ship).