How to pronounce radionavigation
Say it like RAY-dee-oh-nav-ih-gay-shun. Radionavigation has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- oh
- nav
- ih
- gay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radionavigation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- navKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of radionavigation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAY-dee-oh-nav-ih-gay-shun.
What does radionavigation mean?
- Radio navigation; navigation using radio signals to provide positional information.
Where does radionavigation come from?
From radio- + navigation.
Questions about saying radionavigation
How do you pronounce radionavigation?
Say RAY-dee-oh-nav-ih-gay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiˌoʊnævɪɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiˌəʊnævɪɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radionavigation?
Radionavigation has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · oh · nav · ih · gay · shun.
Is radionavigation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈreɪdiˌəʊnævɪɡeɪʃən/ (RAY-dee-oh-nav-ih-gay-shun).