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How to pronounce “south”

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Pronunciation guide for south

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of south with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Broadway's In TransitI'm from the South, so I know a lot of that stuff.
Definition summary
The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.

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How to pronounce south

Broadway's In Transit

I'm from the South, so I know a lot of that stuff.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “south”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.
  • The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
  • (ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar.
  • (physics) The negative or south pole of a magnet
  • [Adjective]
  • Toward the south; southward.
  • (meteorology, of wind) from the south.
  • Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
  • Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic.
  • (ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical south.
  • [Adverb]
  • Toward the south; southward.
  • Downward.
  • In an adverse direction or trend. (Mostly in go south.)
  • (meteorology) Of wind, from the south.
  • [Verb]
  • To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
  • (astronomy) To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.

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