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How to pronounce “west”

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Pronunciation guide for west

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of west with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Evolution of West Side Storyhere at Google New York highlighting the West Side
Definition summary: The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

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The Evolution of West Side Story

here at Google New York highlighting the West Side

[Noun]
The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
[Adjective]
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
(meteorology) Of wind: from the west.
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
From the West; occidental.
(ecclesiastial) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical west, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the part containing the chancel.
[Adverb]
Towards the west; westwards.
[Verb]
To move to the west; (of the sun) to set. [from 15th c.]