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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable rec
  • 8 letters
Syllables
di-rec-tor: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: di-REC-tor.
Pronunciation
/dɚˈɛktɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as di-rector, direc-tor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide director into syllables?

director divides as di-rec-tor. di-rec-tor: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in director?

Director has 3 syllables (di-rec-tor).

Which syllable is stressed in director?

The stressed syllable in director is rec. The 2nd syllable is stressed: di-REC-tor.

How do you pronounce director?

/dɚˈɛktɚ/ in American English.