How to pronounce southeastern
Say it like sow-THEE-stern. Southeastern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- sow
- THEE
- stern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southeastern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sternKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of southeastern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sow-THEE-stun.
What does southeastern mean?
- situated in or oriented toward the southeast
- of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina
Where does southeastern come from?
From Middle English *southesterne, from Old English sūþēasterne, equivalent to south + eastern.
Words that rhyme with southeastern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of southeastern.
Questions about saying southeastern
How do you pronounce southeastern?
Say sow-THEE-stern. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaʊˈθistɚn/. In British English it is /ˌsaʊˈθiːstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in southeastern?
Southeastern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: sow · THEE · stern.
Is southeastern 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 /ˌsaʊˈθiːstən/ (sow-THEE-stun).