How to pronounce directrice
Say it like dih-REK-trees. Directrice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- dih
- REK
- trees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directrice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- treesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of directrice
American and British speakers say directrice in essentially the same way: /dɪˈrɛktris/ in the US and /dɪˈrɛktriːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-REK-trees.
What does directrice mean?
- Alternative form of directrix.
Where does directrice come from?
Inherited from Middle English dyrectryce, borrowed from Middle French directrice, a learned borrowing from Latin dīrēctrīx.
Questions about saying directrice
How do you pronounce directrice?
Say dih-REK-trees. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈrɛktris/. In British English it is /dɪˈrɛktriːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directrice?
Directrice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: dih · REK · trees.
Do Americans and Brits say directrice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈrɛktris/ and the British form is /dɪˈrɛktriːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.