How to pronounce navel
Say it like NAY-vul. Navel 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 navel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Navel 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 navel
American and British speakers say navel in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪvəl/ in the US and /ˈneɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-vul.
What does navel mean?
- The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of placental mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
- The central part or point of anything; the middle.
- A navel orange.
- To be in the middle of a landscape.
Where does navel come from?
Doublet of omphalos. More at nave.
Words that rhyme with navel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of navel.
Words that sound like navel
Questions about saying navel
How do you pronounce navel?
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 navel?
Navel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say navel 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 navel?
Navel sounds the same as naval in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.