How to Pronounce "indirectly"
word
ˌɪndɝˈɛktˌɫi
in-dur-EKT-lee
ɪndaɪɹˈɛktli
in-dy-REKT-lee
Definition
In a way that is not direct; by using something or someone else, or by implication rather than stating something openly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪndɝˈɛktˌɫi
British English
ɪndaɪɹˈɛktli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-dur-EKT-lee
UK
in-dy-REKT-lee
Listen in Context
He answered the question indirectly.
We learned about the news indirectly from a friend.
She indirectly told me that she was unhappy.
You can criticize someone indirectly by making a joke.