English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Direct Pronunciation
Direct is pronounced dy-REKT, IPA /daɪˈrɛkt/.
dy-REKT
US /daɪˈrɛkt/ · UK /daɪˈrɛkt/
Syllables: dy · REKT (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective, adverb, and verb: Going straight from one point to another without anything in between, or to guide or manage something.
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Direct in a Sentence
- There is a direct train to the airport.
- She gave a direct answer for once.
- He was asked to direct the new production.
Common Mispronunciations of Direct
Not DY-rekt
The beat waits for REKT, so the opening dy stays light. Front stress is common in casual speech but dictionaries put the force at the end.
Not duh-REKT
Many speakers do reduce the first vowel this way, and both di and dy are listed. The clear careful form uses the eye sound of dial.
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