How to pronounce directorships
Say it like duh-REK-ter-ships. Directorships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- duh
- REK
- ter
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directorships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of directorships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: duh-REK-tuh-ships.
What does directorships mean?
- plural of directorship How to pronounce directorship
Questions about saying directorships
How do you pronounce directorships?
Say duh-REK-ter-ships. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛktɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛktəˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directorships?
Directorships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: duh · REK · ter · ships.
Is directorships 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 /dəˈrɛktəˌʃɪps/ (duh-REK-tuh-ships).