How to Pronounce "directorate"
word
daɪˈɹɛktɝət/, /dɝˈɛktɝət/, /diˈɹɛktɝət/, /dɪˈɹɛktɝət
dye-REK-ter-uht
daɪɹˈɛktəɹˌeɪt
dye-REK-ter-ayt
Definition
A directorate is a group of directors who manage or oversee a part of an organization, often a department or division in a company or government.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈɹɛktɝət/, /dɝˈɛktɝət/, /diˈɹɛktɝət/, /dɪˈɹɛktɝət
British English
daɪɹˈɛktəɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dye-REK-ter-uht
UK
dye-REK-ter-ayt
Listen in Context
The directorate met to discuss the company's new policy.
She was appointed to the health directorate last year.
The education directorate manages all public schools in the area.
After the reorganization, the finance directorate took on more responsibilities.