How to Pronounce Northern

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnɔːðn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “northern”

"northern" has 2 syllables: north-ern.

What does northern mean?

noun

  1. An inhabitant of the northern regions.
  2. The northern pike.

adjective

  1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north;northerly.
  2. (of a wind) Blowing from the north; northerly.

Synonyms

borealseptentrional

Antonyms

australmeridionalsouthern

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Related words

borealseptrionalyankeefederalnorthcircumborealunionnortherly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "northern"?▾

"Northern" has 2 syllables: north · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "northern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "northern" is /ˈnɔːðn̩/.

What does "northern" mean?▾

Northern: An inhabitant of the northern regions.

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