direct
der-EKT
derekt
/dɝˈɛkt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “direct” is spelled “derekt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | er | e | k | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɝ/ | /ɛ/ | /k/ | /t/ |
English writes “direct” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“derekt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “direct”
askedfactperfectlookedworkedactexpecttalkedlikedrespect
“direct” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “direct”?
“direct” is pronounced der-EKT — IPA /dɝˈɛkt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “derekt”.
How many syllables are in “direct”?
“direct” has 2 syllables: der-EKT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).