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How to pronounce southwestern

adjectiveB1
sowthWEHStern

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛs.tɚn/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

In, from, or connected with the southwest part of a place or region.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

In, from, or connected with the southwest part of a place or region.

They live in southwestern Texas.

A southwestern wind brought warm air.

Common phrases & grammar

southwestern United States · southwestern states · southwestern region · southwestern corner

the southwestern + noun

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