How to pronounce northbound
Say it like NORTH-bownd. Northbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NORTH).
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- NORTH
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of northbound
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAWTH-bownd.
What does northbound mean?
- Heading or moving in a northerly direction; or of infrastructure, intended for traveling northwards.“She will leave on the northbound bus.”
- Towards the north.“He was traveling northbound on the Golden Gate Bridge.”
Where does northbound come from?
From north + -bound.
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Questions about saying northbound
How do you pronounce northbound?
Say NORTH-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrθbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːθbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northbound?
Northbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NORTH). Broken into parts: NORTH · bownd.
Is northbound 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 /ˈnɔːθbaʊnd/ (NAWTH-bownd).