How to pronounce northeastward
Say it like nor-THEEST-werd. Northeastward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEEST).
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- nor
- THEEST
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northeastward 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.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of northeastward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-THEEST-wud.
What does northeastward mean?
- In or toward the northeast.
- Toward the northeast.
Where does northeastward come from?
From northeast + -ward.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying northeastward
How do you pronounce northeastward?
Say nor-THEEST-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrˈθistwɚd/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːˈθiːstwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northeastward?
Northeastward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEEST). Broken into parts: nor · THEEST · werd.
Is northeastward 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 /ˌnɔːˈθiːstwəd/ (naw-THEEST-wud).