How do you pronounce "southeastern"?

In American English: /ˌsaʊˈθiːstɝn/ (sow-THEEST-urn). In British English: /sˈaʊθiːstən/ (S-owth-eest). In Canadian English: /ˌsʌʊˈθiːstɝn/ (suh-uu-THEEST-urn). In Australian English: /sˈaʊθiːstən/ (S-owth-eest).

Is "southeastern" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌsaʊˈθiːstɝn/ (sow-THEEST-urn), while in British English it's /sˈaʊθiːstən/ (S-owth-eest).

How to Pronounce "southeastern"

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southeastern

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/ˌsaʊˈθiːstɝn/

sow-THEEST-urn

Syllable Breakdown

saʊsouth·θiːsteast·ɝnern

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