How to pronounce northward
Say it like NORTH-werd. Northward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NORTH).
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- NORTH
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of northward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAWTH-wud.
What does northward mean?
- Towards the north; in a northerly direction.
- The direction or area lying to the north of a place.
- Situated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north.
Where does northward come from?
From north + -ward.
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Questions about saying northward
How do you pronounce northward?
Say NORTH-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrθwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːθwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northward?
Northward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NORTH). Broken into parts: NORTH · werd.
Is northward 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 /ˈnɔːθwəd/ (NAWTH-wud).