How to pronounce northwesterly
Say it like nor-THWES-ter-lee. Northwesterly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THWES).
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- nor
- THWES
- ter
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northwesterly 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.
- THWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep 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 northwesterly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-THWES-tuh-lee.
What does northwesterly mean?
- Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
- Coming from the northwest.
- From the northwest.
- A strong wind or storm from the northwest.
Where does northwesterly come from?
From north + westerly.
Questions about saying northwesterly
How do you pronounce northwesterly?
Say nor-THWES-ter-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrˈθwɛstɚli/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːˈθwɛstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northwesterly?
Northwesterly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THWES). Broken into parts: nor · THWES · ter · lee.
Is northwesterly 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 /ˌnɔːˈθwɛstəli/ (naw-THWES-tuh-lee).