How many syllables in direct?
Syllables in direct
2
di·rect
Direct has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say direct
| Said as /dɚˈɛkt/ | 2 syllables, di-RECT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /daɪˈɹɛkt/ | 2 syllables, di-RECT · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say direct slowly and listen for each vowel sound: di, rect. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with direct
- project
- perfect
- respect
- effect
- expect
- subject
- protect
- correct
- affect
- object
- checked
- suspect
- select
- aspect
- reflect
- connect
Questions
- How many syllables are in direct?
- Direct has two syllables.
- How do you divide direct into syllables?
- Direct divides as di-rect.
- Which syllable is stressed in direct?
- The second syllable (di-RECT).