How to Pronounce Northerly

To pronounce "northerly", say NORTH-erly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɔːðəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈnɔːðəli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “northerly”

"northerly" has 2 syllables: north-erly.

What does northerly mean?

noun

  1. A wind blowing from the north.

adjective

  1. Facing the north; directed towards the north.
  2. Located in a northern region

adverb

  1. In an northward direction or position; (towards the) north.
  2. From the north.

Synonyms

boreasnorthwindnorthly

Antonyms

austersoutherly

Related words

northnorthwardsnorthwardnorthernuptownupcountrynorthernmostupstate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "northerly"?▾

"Northerly" has 2 syllables: north · erly.

What is the IPA transcription of "northerly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "northerly" is /ˈnɔːðəli/.

What does "northerly" mean?▾

Northerly: A wind blowing from the north.

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