How to Pronounce Northwestern

To pronounce "northwestern", say NORTHW-est-ern — 3 syllables, IPA /nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “northwestern”

"northwestern" has 3 syllables: northw-est-ern. It rhymes with southwestern and best-western, if that helps it stick.

What does northwestern mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.
  2. (of wind) blowing from that direction

Words that rhyme with northwestern

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

southwesternbest-westernmidwesterntranswesternwestern

Related words

northwesterlywesternnorthwestnorthnorth-westsouth-westnorth-westernnorthern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "northwestern"?▾

"Northwestern" has 3 syllables: northw · est · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "northwestern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "northwestern" is /nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/.

What does "northwestern" mean?▾

Northwestern: Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.

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