How to Pronounce Director

To pronounce "director", say DIR-ect-or — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “director”

"director" has 3 syllables: dir-ect-or. It rhymes with specter and spectre, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: derecktor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does director mean?

noun

  1. One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
  2. A counselor, confessor, or spiritual guide.

Words that rhyme with director

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

specterspectreprotectorsectorhectorrectorvectornectardefectorprospectorinspectorlector

Related words

conductormanagerfilmmakerfilm-makereditoreditor-in-chiefmaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "director"?▾

"Director" has 3 syllables: dir · ect · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "director"?▾

The IPA transcription of "director" is /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/.

What does "director" mean?▾

Director: One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

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