How to pronounce direst
Say it like DY-rust. Direst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Direst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of direst
American and British speakers say direst in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪrəst/ in the US and /ˈdaɪrəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-rust.
What does direst mean?
- superlative form of dire: most dire How to pronounce dire
Questions about saying direst
How do you pronounce direst?
Say DY-rust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪrəst/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪrəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in direst?
Direst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · rust.
Do Americans and Brits say direst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪrəst/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪrəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.