How to pronounce northeast
Say it like nor-THEEST. Northeast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEEST).
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- nor
- THEEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northeast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THEESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of northeast
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-THEEST.
What does northeast mean?
- the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
- the northeastern region of the United States
- the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
- situated in or oriented toward the northeast“the northeasterly part of the island”
- coming from the northeast“northeasterly winds”
- to, toward, or in the northeast
Where does northeast come from?
From Middle English northest, from Old English norþēast, equivalent to north + east.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with northeast
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Questions about saying northeast
How do you pronounce northeast?
Say nor-THEEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrˈθist/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːˈθiːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northeast?
Northeast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEEST). Broken into parts: nor · THEEST.
Is northeast 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 /ˌnɔːˈθiːst/ (naw-THEEST).