How to pronounce easterly
Say it like EE-ster-lee. Easterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- ster
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Easterly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of easterly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-stuh-lee.
What does easterly mean?
- Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).
- Coming from the east; originating in the east.“an easterly wind”
- Facing the east; directed towards the east.“an easterly course”
- Located towards or in the east.“the easterly side of the lake”
- In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
- From the east.
Where does easterly come from?
From easter + -ly.
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Questions about saying easterly
How do you pronounce easterly?
Say EE-ster-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈistɚli/. In British English it is /ˈiːstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in easterly?
Easterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ster · lee.
Is easterly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈiːstəli/ (EE-stuh-lee).