How many syllables in directed?
Syllables in directed
3
di·rect·ed
Directed has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say directed
| Said as /dɚˈɛktəd/ | 3 syllables, di-RECT-ed · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /dɚˈɛktɪd/ | 3 syllables, di-RECT-ed · da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say directed slowly and listen for each vowel sound: di, rect, ed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with directed
- expected
- connected
- selected
- affected
- collected
- elected
- protected
- rejected
- unexpected
- suspected
- infected
- reflected
- respected
- detected
- projected
- corrected
Questions
- How many syllables are in directed?
- Directed has three syllables.
- How do you divide directed into syllables?
- Directed divides as di-rect-ed.
- Which syllable is stressed in directed?
- The second syllable (di-RECT-ed).