How to Pronounce Directive

To pronounce "directive", say DIR-ect-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “directive”

"directive" has 4 syllables: dir-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with objective and perspective, if that helps it stick.

What does directive mean?

noun

  1. An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
  2. A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.

Words that rhyme with directive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

objectiveperspectivecollectiveprospectivereflectiveeffectiveintrospectivedefectiveinvectivesubjectiveineffectiveretrospective

Related words

leadingguidingdirectionaldirectingdirectionsinstructionguidelineproposal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "directive"?▾

"Directive" has 4 syllables: dir · ect · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "directive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "directive" is /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/.

What does "directive" mean?▾

Directive: An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.

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