How to Pronounce Directors

To pronounce "directors", say DIR-ect-ors — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɹɛktəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/daɪˈɹɛktəz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “directors”

"directors" has 3 syllables: dir-ect-ors. It rhymes with sectors and specters, if that helps it stick.

What does directors 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 directors

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sectorsspectersspectreselectorsdetectorsvectorsinspectorsprospectorscollectorsprotectorsreflectorshectors

Related words

conductormanageraddressadminadministeradministeredadministering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "directors"?▾

"Directors" has 3 syllables: dir · ect · ors.

What is the IPA transcription of "directors"?▾

The IPA transcription of "directors" is /daɪˈɹɛktəz/.

What does "directors" mean?▾

Directors: 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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