How to pronounce westerly
Say it like WES-ter-lee. Westerly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɛstɚli/WES-ter-lee
UK British/ˈwɛstəli/WES-tuh-lee
- WES
- ter
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westerly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay 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 westerly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tuh-lee.
What does westerly mean?
adjective
- Coming from the west; originating in the west.“a westerly wind”
- Facing the west; directed towards the west.“a westerly course”
- Located towards or in the west.“the westerly side of the lake”
- Towards the west.
- A westerly wind or storm, one blowing or coming from the west.
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Questions about saying westerly
How do you pronounce westerly?
Say WES-ter-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚli/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westerly?
Westerly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ter · lee.
Is westerly 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 /ˈwɛstəli/ (WES-tuh-lee).