How to pronounce southerly
Say it like SUHTH-er-lee. Southerly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH).
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- SUHTH
- er
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southerly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep 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 southerly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHTH-uh-lee.
What does southerly mean?
- A wind blowing from the south.
- Facing the south; directed towards the south.
- Located towards or in the south.
- Coming from the south.
- In a southward direction or position; (towards the) south.
- From the south.
Where does southerly come from?
From souther + -ly.
Words that rhyme with southerly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of southerly.
Questions about saying southerly
How do you pronounce southerly?
Say SUHTH-er-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌðɚli/. In British English it is /ˈsʌðəliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in southerly?
Southerly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH). Broken into parts: SUHTH · er · lee.
Is southerly 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 /ˈsʌðəliː/ (SUHTH-uh-lee).