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direct

Phonetic Transcription:

dɪˈrekt

Examples:

I also request you to direct the relevant police authorities to immediately take action against the perpetrators of this barbaric act.

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immediately

soon

now

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Common mistakes of direct pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "di-ˈrekt" instead of the correct "ˈdɪr.ɛkt" (US) or "daɪ-ˈrekt" (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "direct" can be tricky. Some might say "dɪ-ˈrɛkt" instead of "ˈdɪr.ɛkt" (US) or "daɪ-ˈrekt" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "i" sound as in "it" for the US pronunciation.
Overemphasizing the "t": Learners may pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like "di-rek-t" instead of "ˈdɪr.ɛkt" (US) or "daɪ-ˈrekt" (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the preceding syllable.
Incorrect vowel length: Some may shorten the vowel sound, leading to "dɪr.ɛkt" instead of "ˈdɪr.ɛkt" (US) or "daɪ-ˈrekt" (UK). Tip: Hold the vowel sound a bit longer to match the correct pronunciation.
Blending syllables: Learners might blend the syllables, saying "dai-rekt" instead of "ˈdɪr.ɛkt" (US) or "daɪ-ˈrekt" (UK). Tip: Clearly separate the syllables to maintain clarity in pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "direct" in American English?

In American English, "direct" is pronounced as /dəˈrɛkt/ with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable has a schwa sound, which sounds like "duh."

What is the British pronunciation of "direct"?

In British English, "direct" can be pronounced as /daɪˈrɛkt/ or /dɪˈrɛkt/, with the stress on the second syllable as well. The first syllable is pronounced with either a long "i" sound or a short "i" sound, depending on the variant.

How many syllables are in the word "direct"?

The word "direct" has two syllables: "di" and "rect." You can break it down as /dəˈrɛkt/ in American English or /daɪˈrɛkt/ in British English.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "direct"?

A common mistake is to place the stress on the first syllable, saying "DI-rect" instead of the correct "di-RECT." This can lead to confusion, as the stress pattern is important for clarity in both American and British pronunciations.