How to Pronounce Directories

To pronounce "directories", say DIR-ect-or-ies — 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-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “directories”

"directories" has 4 syllables: dir-ect-or-ies. It rhymes with rectories, if that helps it stick.

What does directories mean?

noun

  1. A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
  2. A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.

Synonyms

folder

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Words that rhyme with directories

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rectories

Related words

boardsbookscataloguescluescollectionscontentsdirectoratesevidence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "directories"?▾

"Directories" has 4 syllables: dir · ect · or · ies.

What does "directories" mean?▾

Directories: A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.

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