directory
der-EK-ter-ee
derekteree
/dɝˈɛktɝi/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “directory” is spelled “derekteree”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | er | e | k | t | er | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɝ/ | /ɛ/ | /k/ | /t/ | /ɝ/ | /i/ |
English writes “directory” with
9 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“derekteree” — 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 “directory”
everyworryhurryhistorymemorysurgerymarierobberymysteryvictory
“directory” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “directory”?
“directory” is pronounced der-EK-ter-ee — IPA /dɝˈɛktɝi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “derekteree”.
How many syllables are in “directory”?
“directory” has 4 syllables: der-EK-ter-ee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).