How to Pronounce Directions

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “directions”

"directions" has 3 syllables: dir-ect-ions. It rhymes with connections and objections, if that helps it stick.

What does directions mean?

noun

  1. A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

    “Keep going in the same direction.”

  2. A general trend for future action.

noun

  1. Instructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something

    “I got so lost on my way downtown I had to ask for directions.”

Words that rhyme with directions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "directions"?▾

"Directions" has 3 syllables: dir · ect · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "directions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "directions" is /daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/.

What does "directions" mean?▾

Directions: A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

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