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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable rect
  • 6 letters
Syllables
di-rect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: di-RECT.
Pronunciation
/dɚˈɛkt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as di-rect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide direct into syllables?

direct divides as di-rect. di-rect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in direct?

Direct has 2 syllables (di-rect).

Which syllable is stressed in direct?

The stressed syllable in direct is rect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: di-RECT.

How do you pronounce direct?

/dɚˈɛkt/ in American English.