How to Pronounce "northwesterly"
word
ˌnɔɹθˈwɛstɝɫi
north-WES-ter-lee
nɔːθwˈɛstəli
north-WES-tuh-lee
Definition
'Northwesterly' describes something coming from or pointing toward the northwest, such as wind direction or movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnɔɹθˈwɛstɝɫi
British English
nɔːθwˈɛstəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
north-WES-ter-lee
UK
north-WES-tuh-lee
Listen in Context
The wind is blowing from a northwesterly direction today.
They traveled in a northwesterly course across the mountains.
A northwesterly breeze makes the weather cooler.
Sailing was tough because of the strong northwesterly winds.