How to pronounce directs
Say it like duh-REKTS. Directs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKTS).
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- duh
- REKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Directs 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.
- REKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of directs
American and British speakers say directs in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɛkts/ in the US and /dəˈrɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-REKTS.
What does directs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of direct How to pronounce direct
Words that rhyme with directs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of directs.
Questions about saying directs
How do you pronounce directs?
Say duh-REKTS. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɛkts/. In British English it is /dəˈrɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in directs?
Directs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKTS). Broken into parts: duh · REKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say directs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɛkts/ and the British form is /dəˈrɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.