How to pronounce northwardly
Say it like NOR-thwerd-lee. Northwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- thwerd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northwardly 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.
- thwerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of northwardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-thwud-lee.
What does northwardly mean?
- northwards, towards the north
- Having a northern direction.
Where does northwardly come from?
From northward + -ly.
Questions about saying northwardly
How do you pronounce northwardly?
Say NOR-thwerd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrθwɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːθwədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northwardly?
Northwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · thwerd · lee.
Is northwardly 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 /ˈnɔːθwədli/ (NAW-thwud-lee).