How to pronounce nav
Say it like NAV. Nav is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nav pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nav
American and British speakers say nav in essentially the same way: /næv/ in the US and /næv/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAV.
What does nav mean?
- to navigate
Where does nav come from?
Clipping of navigation or navigate.
Words that rhyme with nav
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nav.
Questions about saying nav
How do you pronounce nav?
Say NAV. The American pronunciation is /næv/. In British English it is /næv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nav?
Nav is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAV.
Do Americans and Brits say nav the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næv/ and the British form is /næv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.