How to Pronounce "northwest"
word
/ˌnɔɹθˈwɛst/
nor-THWEST
/nɔːθwˈɛst/
naw-THWEST
Definition
The direction that is exactly between north and west. It can also describe an area or region located in that direction from a particular point.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌnɔɹθˈwɛst/
British English
/nɔːθwˈɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nor-THWEST
UK
naw-THWEST
Listen in Context
The sun sets in the northwest during summer.
Seattle is in the northwest of the United States.
They traveled northwest for two days.
A cold northwest wind was blowing all night.