How to Pronounce North

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/noːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “north”

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

What does north mean?

noun

  1. One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map, abbreviated as N.

    “Minnesota is in the north of the USA.”

  2. The up or positive direction.

    “Stock prices are heading north.”

verb

  1. To turn or move toward the north.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the north; northern.

    “He lived in north Germany.”

  2. Toward the north; northward.

Synonyms

boreal

Antonyms

south

Words that rhyme with north

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swarththenceforthhenceforth

Related words

northerlyunionnorthmostnorthernmostnorthwestwardnorthboundnorthwardsnortheastward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "north"?▾

"North" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "north"?▾

The IPA transcription of "north" is /noːθ/.

What does "north" mean?▾

North: One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map, abbreviated as N.

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