How to Pronounce "northeast"
word
/ˌnɔɹˈθist/
nor-THEEST
/nˈɔːθiːst/
naw-THEEST
Definition
The direction between north and east on a compass; also used to describe the part of a region, country, or city that is in this direction.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌnɔɹˈθist/
British English
/nˈɔːθiːst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nor-THEEST
UK
naw-THEEST
Listen in Context
The birds fly to the northeast in spring.
New York is in the northeast of the United States.
The wind is coming from the northeast today.
He’s moving to a small town in the northeast for work.