How to Pronounce Southerly

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɐðəliː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “southerly”

"southerly" has 2 syllables: south-erly. It rhymes with brotherly and motherly, if that helps it stick.

What does southerly mean?

noun

  1. A wind blowing from the south.

adjective

  1. Coming from the south.

    “Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds”

  2. Facing the south; directed towards the south.

adverb

  1. In a southward direction or position; (towards the) south.
  2. From the south.

Synonyms

austersouthersouthly

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Words that rhyme with southerly

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brotherlymotherlygrandmotherly

Related words

southersouthsouthernsouthwardmeridionalaustralsoutheastersouth-southeasterly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "southerly"?▾

"Southerly" has 2 syllables: south · erly.

What is the IPA transcription of "southerly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "southerly" is /ˈsɐðəliː/.

What does "southerly" mean?▾

Southerly: A wind blowing from the south.

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