How to Pronounce Navigation

To pronounce "navigation", say NAV-ig-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “navigation”

"navigation" has 4 syllables: nav-ig-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does navigation mean?

noun

  1. The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship or (colloquially) road vehicle.
  2. Traffic or travel by vessel, especially commercial shipping.

Words that rhyme with navigation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

pilotingpilotageseafaringsailingnavigatemaritimenauticalship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "navigation"?▾

"Navigation" has 4 syllables: nav · ig · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "navigation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "navigation" is /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/.

What does "navigation" mean?▾

Navigation: The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship or (colloquially) road vehicle.

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