How to Pronounce Directing

To pronounce "directing", say DIR-ect-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DIR-ect-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “directing”

"directing" has 3 syllables: dir-ect-ing. It rhymes with unsuspecting and connecting, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with directing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsuspectingconnectingprospectingaffectingeffectingprojectingreflectingdissectingexpectingneglectingrespectingintersecting

Related words

directionaldirectiveguidingleadingachievementaddressallocatingasking

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How many syllables are in "directing"?▾

"Directing" has 3 syllables: dir · ect · ing.

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