How to pronounce direction

Say it like this: /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

British

What does direction mean?

nounA theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clo

“Keep going in the same direction.”

A general trend for future action.

Guidance, instruction.

“The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.”

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