How to Pronounce Indirectly

To pronounce "indirectly", say IND-ir-ectly — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛktli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛktli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indirectly”

"indirectly" has 3 syllables: ind-ir-ectly. It rhymes with directly and correctly, if that helps it stick.

What does indirectly mean?

adverb

  1. In an indirect manner.

Synonyms

undirectly

Antonyms

directly

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Words that rhyme with indirectly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

directlycorrectlyincorrectlybeckleyblechleycleckleyeckleyleclimeckleysteckleysteklyyeckley

Related words

implicitlysecondarilypubliclyincidentallytangentiallydirectlydirectremotely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indirectly"?▾

"Indirectly" has 3 syllables: ind · ir · ectly.

What is the IPA transcription of "indirectly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indirectly" is /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛktli/.

What does "indirectly" mean?▾

Indirectly: In an indirect manner.

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