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How to pronounce 'north' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "north" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "north"

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Simple pronunciation
north
IPA transcription
/nɔɹθ/
Word frequency
564th

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What does "north" mean?

  1. the direction to the left when facing the sunrise

Examples of "north" in a sentence

  • The sun rises in the east but sets in the north here.
  • She moved to the north for a better job.
  • The north wind brought a chill to the air.

How common is "north"?

North is the 564th most common word in English.

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