Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

west-northwesterly

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.27 in modern English

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

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Coming from the west-northwest.

adj

Situated toward or in the direction of west-northwest.

noun

A persistent wind or storm from the west-northwest.

Example Sentences

"Alternative form: west-northwestward"

Inflected Forms

west-northwesterlies (plural)

Phrases

west-northwestern west-northwestward

Frequently Paired Words

west-northwestern west-northwestward

Questions

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

How to pronounce west-northwesterly

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “west-northwesterly”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “west-northwesterly”.
Repeat and practice — Say “west-northwesterly” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.