How to Pronounce Southern

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsəðɝn/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈʌðən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “southern”

Break "southern" into 2 beats and lean on "SOUTH" — that's the stressed one.

What does southern mean?

adjective

  1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.
  2. Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

noun

  1. Synonym of southerner.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "southern"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "southern"?▾

"Southern" has 2 syllables: south · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "southern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "southern" is /ˈsəðɝn/.

What does "southern" mean?▾

Southern: Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.

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