How to Pronounce Western

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɛstən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “western”

"western" has 2 syllables: west-ern. It rhymes with northwestern and southwestern, if that helps it stick.

What does western mean?

noun

  1. A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850-1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

adjective

  1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west.

    “the western approaches”

  2. (of a wind) Blowing from the west; westerly.

Synonyms

horse operaoater

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Words that rhyme with western

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

northwesternsouthwesternbest-westernmidwesterntranswestern

Related words

hesperiansouthwesternwesterlynorthwesternoccidentalmidwesterncountrywest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "western"?▾

"Western" has 2 syllables: west · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "western"?▾

The IPA transcription of "western" is /ˈwɛstən/.

What does "western" mean?▾

Western: A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850-1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

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