northnorthwest
The word 'north-north-west' is a compound directional term divided into three syllables: north-north-west. Stress falls on the final syllable 'west'. The 'r' is silent in GB English, influencing vowel pronunciation. Syllable division follows standard English rules of open and closed syllables.
Definitions
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Situated in the direction that is both north and west; lying midway between north and west.
“The wind was blowing from the north-north-west.”
syn:northwesterlyant:southeasterly
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'west'
Syllables
north — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. 'r' is silent in GB English.. north — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. 'r' is silent in GB English.. west — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Similar Words
Open Syllable
Vowel followed by a consonant (with silent 'r' in GB English).
Closed Syllable
Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
- Silent 'r' in GB English affecting vowel quality.
- Potential for stress shift in emphatic speech, but standard pronunciation stresses the final element.
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