How to Pronounce Navels

To pronounce "navels", say NAV-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

NAV-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “navels”

"navels" has 2 syllables: nav-els. It rhymes with navals and cavils, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: navals — easy to mix up when writing.

What does navels mean?

noun

  1. The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
  2. The central part or point of anything; the middle.

Synonyms

belly buttonbellybuttonnaveumbilicus

Words that rhyme with navels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

navalscavils

Related words

umbilicusbellybuttonomphalusomphalospiercedmidriffsbreastsloins

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "navels"?▾

"Navels" has 2 syllables: nav · els.

What does "navels" mean?▾

Navels: The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.

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