How to pronounce dirige
Say it like DIR-ih-jee. Dirige has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR).
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- DIR
- ih
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirige pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dirige
American and British speakers say dirige in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪrɪdʒi/ in the US and /ˈdɪrɪdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIR-ih-jee.
What does dirige mean?
- A Roman Catholic service for the dead, being the first antiphon of matins for the dead, of which dirige is the first word; a dirge.
Where does dirige come from?
From Middle English, from Latin dīrige (“guide”, imperative), from the beginning of the first antiphon in matins for the dead: Dīrige, Domine, Deus meus, in cōnspectū tuō viam meam (“Guide, O Lord my God, my way by your sight”).
Questions about saying dirige
How do you pronounce dirige?
Say DIR-ih-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪrɪdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪrɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirige?
Dirige has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR). Broken into parts: DIR · ih · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say dirige the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪrɪdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪrɪdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.