How to pronounce satnav
Say it like SAT-nav. Satnav has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce satnav. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAT
- nav
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satnav pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- navKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of satnav
American and British speakers say satnav in essentially the same way: /ˈsætnæv/ in the US and /ˈsætnæv/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAT-nav.
What does satnav mean?
- A satellite navigation system; the navigation that is done via the use of such a system.“Back then there was no satnav, you needed to keep a paper atlas in the delivery van and to consult it daily.”
- A satellite navigation system receiver.“Good thing we have a satnav to help us find our way.”
Where does satnav come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of satellite navigation.
Questions about saying satnav
How do you pronounce satnav?
Say SAT-nav. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætnæv/. In British English it is /ˈsætnæv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satnav?
Satnav has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · nav.
Do Americans and Brits say satnav the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsætnæv/ and the British form is /ˈsætnæv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.