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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide southwest into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in southwest?

Southwest has 2 syllables (south-west).

Which syllable is stressed in southwest?

The stressed syllable in southwest is west. The 2nd syllable is stressed: south-WEST.

How do you pronounce southwest?

/saʊθˈwɛst/ in American English.