How to pronounce dirigent
Say it like DIR-ih-junt. Dirigent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR).
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- DIR
- ih
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirigent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dirigent
American and British speakers say dirigent in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪrɪdʒənt/ in the US and /ˈdɪrɪdʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIR-ih-junt.
What does dirigent mean?
- Something that or someone who directs; a director or guide.
- The line of motion of a describent line or surface that in so moving defines a plane or solid figure; a directrix.
- That directs.
Where does dirigent come from?
From Latin dīrigēns, present participle of dīrigō.
Questions about saying dirigent
How do you pronounce dirigent?
Say DIR-ih-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪrɪdʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪrɪdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirigent?
Dirigent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR). Broken into parts: DIR · ih · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say dirigent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪrɪdʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɪrɪdʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.