Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

north-northwesterly

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.27 in modern English

Syllables: north-north-west-er-ly
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Coming from the north-northwest.

adj

Situated toward or in the direction of north-northwest.

noun

A persistent wind or storm from the north-northwest.

Example Sentences

"Alternative form: north-northwestward"

Inflected Forms

north-northwesterlies (plural)

Phrases

north-northwestern north-northwestward

Frequently Paired Words

north-northwestern north-northwestward

Questions

What does north-northwesterly mean?: Coming from the north-northwest.

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