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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable west
  • 9 letters
Syllables
north-west: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: north-WEST.
Pronunciation
/nɔrθˈwɛst/ 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-west.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide northwest into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in northwest?

Northwest has 2 syllables (north-west).

Which syllable is stressed in northwest?

The stressed syllable in northwest is west. The 2nd syllable is stressed: north-WEST.

How do you pronounce northwest?

/nɔrθˈwɛst/ in American English.