How to pronounce directory in British English
“directory” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to directory the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“directory” in real sentences — British speakers
68 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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That will provide a directory for local areas, but also a directory for individuals.
The Scottish Parliament
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have an internal directory to find out exactly who covers what.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “directory”
Words one sound away from directory — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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