How to Pronounce Directly

To pronounce "directly", say DIR-ectly — 2 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “directly”

"directly" has 2 syllables: dir-ectly. It rhymes with indirectly and correctly, if that helps it stick.

What does directly mean?

adverb

  1. In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

    “He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.”

  2. In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means.

    “I'm sick of asking you to fire him, I'll just do it directly.”

conjunction

  1. As soon as; immediately.

Synonyms

accuratelypreciselyslap bangforthwithnowtout de suitestraightwiseundeviatingly

Antonyms

indirectly

Words that rhyme with directly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

indirectlycorrectlyincorrectlybeckleyblechleycleckleyeckleyleclimeckleysteckleysteklyyeckley

Related words

directstraightinstantlyforthwithimmediatelynowflatstraightaway

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "directly"?▾

"Directly" has 2 syllables: dir · ectly.

What is the IPA transcription of "directly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "directly" is /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/.

What does "directly" mean?▾

Directly: In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

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