How to Pronounce "directory"
word
/daɪˈɹɛktɝi/, /dɝˈɛktɝi/, /diˈɹɛktɝi/, /dɪˈɹɛktɝi/
die-REK-ter-ee
/daɪɹˈɛktəɹˌi/
die-REK-tuh-ree
Definition
A directory is a list or book that gives names, addresses, or other information, like a phone directory. In technology, it also means a folder on a computer that holds files or other folders.
IPA Transcription
American English
/daɪˈɹɛktɝi/, /dɝˈɛktɝi/, /diˈɹɛktɝi/, /dɪˈɹɛktɝi/
British English
/daɪɹˈɛktəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
die-REK-ter-ee
UK
die-REK-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Can you find her number in the directory?
The company has a staff directory online.
Save the file in the main directory.
I searched the whole directory, but I couldn’t find your name.