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director
Definition:
(nou) someone who controls resources and expenditures (nou) member of a board of directors (nou) someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show (nou) the person who directs the making of a film (nou) the person who leads a musical group
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈrektə
Examples:
An executive director is remunerated for their work.
An executive director is remunerated for his work.
The current executive director of ALCTS is Charles Wilt.
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Common mistakes of director pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "di-REK-tor" instead of "di-REC-tor" /dɪˈrɛk.tər/ (US) /daɪˈrɛk.tə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to drop the "e" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "dir-ktor". This makes it sound unnatural. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "e" clearly to maintain the flow, as in /dɪˈrɛk.tər/ (US) and /daɪˈrɛk.tə/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "director" with "direct" and say "di-RECT-or". This alters the meaning and sound. Tip: Focus on the syllable structure: "di-REC-tor" has three syllables, while "direct" has two.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Learners may mispronounce the "i" as a long vowel, saying "dee-RECT-or". This is inaccurate. Tip: Use a short "i" sound as in "sit" to pronounce it correctly: /dɪˈrɛk.tər/ (US) and /daɪˈrɛk.tə/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers overly stress the "r" in "director", making it sound harsh. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly with the surrounding vowels for a natural sound.