To pronounce "northeastern", say NORTH-east-ern — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
northeastern
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"northeastern" has 3 syllables: north-east-ern. It rhymes with southeastern and eastern, if that helps it stick.
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"Northeastern" has 3 syllables: north · east · ern.
Northeastern: Of, related to, located in, or from the northeast.
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