How to Pronounce Nautilus

To pronounce "nautilus", say NAUT-il-us — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

nautilus

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nautilus”

"nautilus" has 3 syllables: naut-il-us. It rhymes with cautelous and crotalus, if that helps it stick.

What does nautilus mean?

noun

  1. A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.
  2. A kind of diving bell that sinks or rises by means of compressed air.

Synonyms

chambered nautilus

Words that rhyme with nautilus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cautelouscrotalus

Related words

pearlychamberednavalnautiloidnautilite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nautilus"?▾

"Nautilus" has 3 syllables: naut · il · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "nautilus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nautilus" is /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/.

What does "nautilus" mean?▾

Nautilus: A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.

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