How to Pronounce North-northwest

To pronounce "north-northwest", say NORTHN-orthw-est — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

NORTHN-orthw-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “north-northwest”

"north-northwest" has 3 syllables: northn-orthw-est.

What does north-northwest mean?

noun

  1. The compass bearing or compass point halfway between north and northwest, specifically 337.5°, abbreviated as NNW.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "north-northwest"?▾

"North-northwest" has 3 syllables: northn · orthw · est.

What does "north-northwest" mean?▾

North-northwest: The compass bearing or compass point halfway between north and northwest, specifically 337.5°, abbreviated as NNW.

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