How to Pronounce "directive"
word
/daɪˈɹɛktɪv/, /dɝˈɛktɪv/, /diˈɹɛktɪv/, /dɪˈɹɛktɪv/
dy-REK-tiv
/daɪɹˈɛktɪv/
dy-REK-tiv
Definition
A directive is an official instruction or order, especially given by someone in authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
/daɪˈɹɛktɪv/, /dɝˈɛktɪv/, /diˈɹɛktɪv/, /dɪˈɹɛktɪv/
British English
/daɪɹˈɛktɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-REK-tiv
UK
dy-REK-tiv
Listen in Context
The manager issued a directive to improve workplace safety.
A new directive from the government changed the rules.
The company followed the EU's environmental directive.
Employees are waiting for a clear directive about remote work.