To pronounce "directness", say DIR-ectn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"directness" has 3 syllables: dir-ectn-ess. It rhymes with correctness, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Directness" has 3 syllables: dir · ectn · ess.
Directness: The state or quality of being direct.
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