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How to pronounce direction

noun Information about which way to go.

Written sound guide

duhREKshuhn
/dəˈrɛkʃən/3 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

Find the sounds

Break it down.

Give REK the strongest beat

In this form the first syllable is weak; stress REK and keep k before sh.

01duhLighter beat
02REKStrongest beat
03shuhnLighter beat

Say it in context

Try a whole sentence.

“Could you point me in the right direction?”

Your turn

A little out-loud practice.

  1. 1

    Say direction slowly. Give REK the strongest beat.

  2. 2

    Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.

  3. 3

    Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with direction.

What should I check?

In this form the first syllable is weak; stress REK and keep k before sh. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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