To pronounce "inner-directed", say INN-erd-ir-ect-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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INN-erd-ir-ect-ed
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"inner-directed" has 5 syllables: inn-erd-ir-ect-ed.
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"Inner-directed" has 5 syllables: inn · erd · ir · ect · ed.
Inner-directed: Tending to follow one's own rules rather than those of society
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