How to Pronounce "direct your attention to"
expression
dye-REKT yor uh-TEN-shun too
die-REKT yaw uh-TEN-shun too
Definition
To make someone look at, think about, or focus on something specific.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈɹɛkt/, /dɝˈɛkt/, /dɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
daɪɹˈɛkt/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dye-REKT yor uh-TEN-shun too
UK
die-REKT yaw uh-TEN-shun too
Listen in Context
Please direct your attention to the board at the front of the room.
The teacher asked the students to direct their attention to the new topic.
May I direct your attention to the emergency exits?
Before we start, I'd like to direct your attention to the handouts on your table.