Differences in pronouncing 'director'

[aboutaseasyasanuclearwar]

Hi All,

I'm from Italy and never really managed to understand which pronunciation of 'director' is usually associated with British English and which one with American English.

Thank you in advance for your help.

aaeaanw

[vivemafille]

In American English, the 'dir' sounds the same as 'her' in 'Give it to her.'

[paochai01]

Originally Posted by aboutaseasyasanuclearwar

Hi All,

I'm from Italy and never really managed to understand which pronunciation of 'director' is usually associated with British English and which one with American English.

Thank you in advance for your help.

aaeaanw

British
[duh REK tuh]
[dih REK tuh]
[daI REK tuh]

American
[duh REK tur/ter]
[dih REK tur/ter]
[daI REK tur/ter]

[paochai01]

Originally Posted by vivemafille

In American English, the 'dir' sounds the same as 'her' in 'Give it to her.'

Right. 'DIR' and 'TOR' sound the same as in 'her' in 'Give it to her.' in American English.

[Raymott]

Originally Posted by aboutaseasyasanuclearwar

Hi All,

I'm from Italy and never really managed to understand which pronunciation of 'director' is usually associated with British English and which one with American English.

Thank you in advance for your help.

aaeaanw

/dɪ’rɛktə/ in Australia