How to pronounce naval
Say it like NAY-vul. Naval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce naval. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naval pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of naval
American and British speakers say naval in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪvəl/ in the US and /ˈneɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-vul.
What does naval mean?
- connected with or belonging to or used in a navy“naval history”“naval commander”
Where does naval come from?
From Middle English naval, from Middle French naval, from Latin nāvālis; equivalent to navy + -al.
Words that rhyme with naval
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naval.
Words that sound like naval
Questions about saying naval
How do you pronounce naval?
Say NAY-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˈneɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naval?
Naval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say naval the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪvəl/ and the British form is /ˈneɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as naval?
Naval sounds the same as navel in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.