American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'director' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "director" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "director"

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Simple pronunciation
der-ehk-ter
IPA transcription
/dɚˈɛk.tɚ/
Word frequency
1,164th

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What does "director" mean?

  1. 1.a person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization
  2. 2.someone who tells the actors what to do in a film or play

Examples of "director" in a sentence

  • The director oversees the entire production.
  • Our director is very passionate about storytelling.
  • The film's director is known for her unique style.

How common is "director"?

Director is the 1,164th most common word in English.

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