How do you pronounce "navel"?

In American English: /ˈneɪvəl/ (NAYV-uhl). In British English: /nˈeɪvəl/ (N-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈneɪvəl/ (NAYV-uhl). In Australian English: /nˈeɪvəl/ (N-ayv).

Is "navel" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈneɪvəl/ (NAYV-uhl), while in British English it's /nˈeɪvəl/ (N-ayv).

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navel

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/ˈneɪvəl/

NAYV-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

neɪvna·əlvel

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