How to Pronounce "western"
word
/ˈhwɛstɝn/
WES-turn
/wˈɛstən/
WES-tuhn
Definition
Related to the west, the western part of a place, or countries and cultures in the West. It can also describe a movie, book, or style about the American Old West.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwɛstɝn/
British English
/wˈɛstən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WES-turn
UK
WES-tuhn
Listen in Context
The western side of the city is quieter.
They traveled across western Canada last summer.
My grandfather loves old western movies.
A lot of western food here is adapted to local taste.