How to Pronounce Directorial

To pronounce "directorial", say DIR-ect-or-ial — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

DIR-ect-or-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “directorial”

"directorial" has 4 syllables: dir-ect-or-ial. It rhymes with arboreal and pictorial, if that helps it stick.

What does directorial mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a director
  2. Of or pertaining to administration or to a directorate

Words that rhyme with directorial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arborealpictorialsartorialmemorialraptorialconspiratorialeditorialdictatorialterritorialimmemorialcuratorialtutorial

Related words

administeringillustrativeindicativetentativedirectoraldirectoryauteurialauteurist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "directorial"?▾

"Directorial" has 4 syllables: dir · ect · or · ial.

What does "directorial" mean?▾

Directorial: Of or pertaining to a director

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