How to Pronounce "nautical"
word
ˈnɔtəkəɫ
NAW-ti-kuhl
nˈɔːtɪkəl
NAW-ti-kuhl
Definition
Relating to ships, sailing, or the sea; used to describe things connected to navigation or maritime activities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɔtəkəɫ
British English
nˈɔːtɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAW-ti-kuhl
UK
NAW-ti-kuhl
Listen in Context
He studies nautical maps to learn about sea routes.
The ship's captain kept a nautical log.
A nautical flag signals danger at sea.
Sailors use nautical terms that most people don't understand.