direction
How many syllables in direction?
There are 3 syllables in the word direction.Divide direction into syllables:
di · rec · tion
How to pronounce direction:
Synonyms for direction:
bearing
behest
centering
charge
command
commandment
commission
counsel
counseling
counselling
course
decree
dictate
directive
do
east-west direction
edict
focal point
focus
focusing
focussing
guidance
heading
imperative
injunction
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