How to pronounce northerners
Say it like NOR-ther-nerz. Northerners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- ther
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northerners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of northerners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-thuh-nuz.
What does northerners mean?
- plural of northerner How to pronounce northerner
Questions about saying northerners
How do you pronounce northerners?
Say NOR-ther-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrðɚnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːðənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northerners?
Northerners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · ther · nerz.
Is northerners 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 /ˈnɔːðənəz/ (NAW-thuh-nuz).