How to Pronounce South

To pronounce "south", say SOUTH — one syllable, IPA /sæoθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/sæoθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “south”

"south" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mouth and drouth, if that helps it stick.

What does south mean?

noun

  1. One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.
  2. The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.

verb

  1. To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
  2. To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.

    “The moon souths at nine.”

adjective

  1. Toward the south; southward.
  2. (of wind) from the south.

Words that rhyme with south

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mouthdrouthcottonmouthfrogmouthbellsouthamsouthfirstsouthhealthsouthlouth

Related words

ssoutherlysouthmostsouthernmostsouthboundsouthwestwardsoutheastwardsouthwesterly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "south"?▾

"South" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "south"?▾

The IPA transcription of "south" is /sæoθ/.

What does "south" mean?▾

South: One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.

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