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How to pronounce northeastern

northeastern
/nɔːrˈθiːstərn/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

Northeastern, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/θ/as in thinkTongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce northeastern?

Northeastern is pronounced /nɔːrˈθiːstərn/ in American English.

How many syllables are in northeastern?

Northeastern has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in northeastern?

The second syllable: /nɔːrˈθiːstərn/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in northeastern?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

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