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How to Pronounce "directionality"

word

dəˌrɛkʃəˈnæləti
duh-REK-shuh-NAL-uh-tee
daɪɹˌɛkʃənˈælɪti
dy-REK-shun-AL-ih-tee

Definition

Directionality is the quality of having a specific direction or being oriented in a particular way, especially in science, technology, or grammar.

IPA Transcription

American English

dəˌrɛkʃəˈnæləti

British English

daɪɹˌɛkʃənˈælɪti

Simplified Pronunciation

US

duh-REK-shuh-NAL-uh-tee

UK

dy-REK-shun-AL-ih-tee

Listen in Context

The antenna's directionality helps it pick up signals better from one direction.

Some microphones have directionality and can focus on sounds from one area.

The directionality of light affects how shadows appear.

Wave directionality is important when building breakwaters on the coast.