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How to pronounce “northwest”
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Pronunciation guide for northwest
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of northwest with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Sean Sherman: Why aren't there more Native American restaurants?
Camas root from the Pacific Northwest, wild rice from the Great Lakes,
- Definition summary
- The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
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How to pronounce northwest
Sean Sherman: Why aren't there more Native American restaurants?

Camas root from the Pacific Northwest, wild rice from the Great Lakes,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “northwest”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
- [Adjective]
- Of, in or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; northwestward; northwesterly.
- Coming from the northwest; northwesterly.
- [Adverb]
- Towards or in the direction of the northwest; northwestwards.
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Similar Sounds
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