Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

directorate

/dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.41 in modern English

Syllables
di-rec-torate
IPA
/dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.

noun

A body of directors.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From director + -ate.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/

Inflected Forms

directorates (plural)

Synonyms

directorship board of directors

Rhymes With

electorate protectorate inspectorate

Questions

How do you pronounce directorate?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/.
What does directorate mean?
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
Where does directorate come from?
From director + -ate.

How to pronounce directorate

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