How to pronounce northeasterly
Say it like nor-THEE-ster-lee. Northeasterly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- nor
- THEE
- ster
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northeasterly 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.
- THEESay 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 northeasterly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-THEE-stuh-lee.
What does northeasterly mean?
- Situated in, or pointing towards, the northeast.
- Coming from the northeast.
- A persistent wind from the northeast
Questions about saying northeasterly
How do you pronounce northeasterly?
Say nor-THEE-ster-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrˈθistɚli/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːˈθiːstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northeasterly?
Northeasterly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: nor · THEE · ster · lee.
Is northeasterly 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 /ˌnɔːˈθiːstəli/ (naw-THEE-stuh-lee).