How to Pronounce Indirect

To pronounce "indirect", say IND-ir-ect — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

IND-ir-ect

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💡 Tip for remembering “indirect”

"indirect" has 3 syllables: ind-ir-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with indirect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

secondarycircumlocutoryallusiveperiphrastichearsaycircumlocutiouscollateralexcursive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indirect"?▾

"Indirect" has 3 syllables: ind · ir · ect.

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