To pronounce "southwest", say SOUTHW-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
southwest
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SOUTHW-est
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"southwest" has 2 syllables: southw-est. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Southwest" has 2 syllables: southw · est.
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