How to Pronounce Nocturnal

To pronounce "nocturnal", say NOCT-urn-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

NOCT-urn-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “nocturnal”

"nocturnal" has 3 syllables: noct-urn-al. It rhymes with infernal and diurnal, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with nocturnal

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infernaldiurnaleternalkernelmaternalinternalpaternalexternalfraternalsternaljournalurnal

Related words

nighttimenightlynocturneovernightlate-nightnight-timenightdark

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How many syllables are in "nocturnal"?▾

"Nocturnal" has 3 syllables: noct · urn · al.

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