How to pronounce northeastern
Say it like nor-THEE-stern. Northeastern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- nor
- THEE
- stern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northeastern 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.
- sternKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of northeastern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-THEE-stun.
What does northeastern mean?
- situated in or oriented toward the northeast“the northeasterly part of the island”
- of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Where does northeastern come from?
From Middle English norþesterne, from Old English norþēasterne, equivalent to north + eastern.
Words that rhyme with northeastern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of northeastern.
Questions about saying northeastern
How do you pronounce northeastern?
Say nor-THEE-stern. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrˈθistɚn/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːˈθiːstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northeastern?
Northeastern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: nor · THEE · stern.
Is northeastern 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 /ˌnɔːˈθiːstən/ (naw-THEE-stun).