To pronounce "direly", say DIR-ely — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
direly
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DIR-ely
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"direly" has 2 syllables: dir-ely. It rhymes with entirely and priorly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Direly" has 2 syllables: dir · ely.
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