How do you pronounce navel?

navel is pronounced as /ˈneɪvəl/.

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navel

👶navel

noun

/ˈneɪvəl/

nave Navigable

Meaning

the small hollow or raised area in the middle of the stomach, also called the belly button

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example Sentences

The baby’s navel was carefully cleaned after birth.

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

Example Expressions

navel-gazing

Synonyms

belly button, umbilicus, tummy button

Entry 1

belly button, umbilicus, tummy button

Entry 2

belly button, umbilicus

Antonyms

back, spine

Collocations

clean the navel, navel piercing, navel area, navel cord, navel orange

Entry 1

clean the navel, navel piercing, navel area

Entry 2

navel cord, navel piercing, navel orange

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