How to Pronounce Directed

To pronounce "directed", say DIR-ect-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɹɛktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/daɪˈɹɛktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “directed”

"directed" has 3 syllables: dir-ect-ed. It rhymes with dejected and neglected, if that helps it stick.

What does directed mean?

verb

  1. To manage, control, steer.

    “to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army”

  2. To aim (something) at (something else).

    “He directed his question to the room in general.”

adjective

  1. In a manner emphasizing one's point of view.
  2. Having the properties of a directed graph.

Antonyms

undirected

Words that rhyme with directed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejectedneglectedunexpectedaffectedconnectedcollecteddisconnectedreflectedexpectedselectedrejectedprotected

Related words

manageableorientedorientateddesigneddesignatedcommunicatedestinationbased

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "directed"?▾

"Directed" has 3 syllables: dir · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "directed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "directed" is /daɪˈɹɛktɪd/.

What does "directed" mean?▾

Directed: To manage, control, steer.

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