How to Pronounce East

To pronounce "east", say EAST — one syllable, IPA /iːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/iːst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “east”

"east" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with beast and ceased, if that helps it stick.

What does east mean?

noun

  1. One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90°, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox. Abbreviated as E.

adjective

  1. Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
  2. Wind from the east

adverb

  1. Towards the east; eastwards

Synonyms

orientaleasterlyeasterneastwardeastwards

Antonyms

westerlywesternwestwardwestwestwards

Words that rhyme with east

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beastceaseddeceasedcreasedincreaseddecreasedpolicedyeastleasedgreasedtrendiest

Related words

easterlyeeastsideeastboundeastmosteasternmosteastwardeastern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "east"?▾

"East" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "east"?▾

The IPA transcription of "east" is /iːst/.

What does "east" mean?▾

East: One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90°, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox. Abbreviated as E.

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