How to Pronounce Navy

To pronounce "navy", say NAVY — one syllable, IPA /ˈneɪvi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈneɪvi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “navy”

"navy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wavy and slavey, if that helps it stick.

What does navy mean?

noun

  1. A country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.
  2. A governmental department in charge of a country's sea force.

adjective

  1. Having the dark blue colour of navy blue.
  2. Belonging to the navy; typical of the navy.

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Words that rhyme with navy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wavyslaveywaveygravydavycaveylavyclavylavihalevi

Related words

fleetarmadasailormaritimewarshipnavalseafaring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "navy"?▾

"Navy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "navy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "navy" is /ˈneɪvi/.

What does "navy" mean?▾

Navy: A country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.

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