How many syllables in directions?
Syllables in directions
3
di·rec·tions
Directions has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say directions
| Said as /dɚˈɛkʃənz/ | 3 syllables, di-REC-tions · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /diˈɹɛkʃɪnz/ | 3 syllables, di-REC-tions · da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say directions slowly and listen for each vowel sound: di, rec, tions. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with directions
- elections
- sections
- connections
- collections
- infections
- projections
- corrections
- objections
- selections
- reflections
- protections
- inspections
- injections
- imperfections
- intersections
- affections
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Questions
- How many syllables are in directions?
- Directions has three syllables.
- How do you divide directions into syllables?
- Directions divides as di-rec-tions.
- Which syllable is stressed in directions?
- The second syllable (di-REC-tions).