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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable east
  • 9 letters
Syllables
north-east: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: north-EAST.
Pronunciation
/nɔrθˈist/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as north-east.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide northeast into syllables?

northeast divides as north-east. north-east: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in northeast?

Northeast has 2 syllables (north-east).

Which syllable is stressed in northeast?

The stressed syllable in northeast is east. The 2nd syllable is stressed: north-EAST.

How do you pronounce northeast?

/nɔrθˈist/ in American English.