How to Pronounce Nunatak

To pronounce "nunatak", say NUN-at-ak — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnuːnətæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnuːnətæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nunatak”

"nunatak" has 3 syllables: nun-at-ak.

What does nunatak mean?

noun

  1. A mountain top or rocky element of a ridge that is surrounded by glacial ice but is not covered by ice; a peak protruding from the surface ice sheet.

Related words

glacierhummockjokulsnowcapsnowfaceseracsubsummitsubmountain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nunatak"?▾

"Nunatak" has 3 syllables: nun · at · ak.

What is the IPA transcription of "nunatak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nunatak" is /ˈnuːnətæk/.

What does "nunatak" mean?▾

Nunatak: A mountain top or rocky element of a ridge that is surrounded by glacial ice but is not covered by ice; a peak protruding from the surface ice sheet.

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