How to pronounce northwest

Say it like this: /nɔɹθˈwɛst/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/nɔːθˈwɛst/

What does northwest mean?

nounThe intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

adjOf, in or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.

Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; northwestward; northwesterly.

“a northwest course”

Coming from the northwest; northwesterly.

“a northwest wind”

advTowards or in the direction of the northwest; northwestwards.

“We are travelling northwest at the moment.”

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