How to pronounce norther
Say it like NOR-ther. Norther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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US American/ˈnɔrðɚ/NOR-ther
UK British/ˈnɔːðə/NAW-thuh
- NOR
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norther pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of norther
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-thuh.
What does norther mean?
noun
- A strong north wind, a wind blowing from the north.
- To move or go toward the north.
- To blow from (closer to) the north, pushing ships (etc) towards the south; to have its apparent source shift northward.
Where does norther come from?
From north + -er.
Questions about saying norther
How do you pronounce norther?
Say NOR-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norther?
Norther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · ther.
Is norther 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 /ˈnɔːðə/ (NAW-thuh).