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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable north
  • 8 letters
Syllables
north-ern: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: NORTH-ern.
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔrðɚn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as north-ern.

Words that rhyme with northern

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide northern into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in northern?

Northern has 2 syllables (north-ern).

Which syllable is stressed in northern?

The stressed syllable in northern is north. The 1st syllable is stressed: NORTH-ern.

How do you pronounce northern?

/ˈnɔrðɚn/ in American English.