To pronounce "southeastern", say SOUTH-east-ern — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
southeastern
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SOUTH-east-ern
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"southeastern" has 3 syllables: south-east-ern. It rhymes with northeastern and eastern, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The southeastern part of the country is the most affluent.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Southeastern" has 3 syllables: south · east · ern.
Southeastern: Of or pertaining to the southeast.
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