How to pronounce northern
northern
/ˈnɔːrðərn/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Northern, sound by sound
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
I was born and raised in Northern Ireland.
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce northern?
Northern is pronounced /ˈnɔːrðərn/ in American English.
How many syllables are in northern?
Northern has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in northern?
The first syllable: /ˈnɔːrðərn/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in northern?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.