How to Pronounce "navigation"
word
/ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/, /ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
nav-uh-GAY-shuhn
/nˌævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
nav-ih-GAY-shuhn
Definition
Navigation is the process of finding your way from one place to another, usually using maps, directions, or tools. It can also refer to moving through websites or apps.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/, /ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
British English
/nˌævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nav-uh-GAY-shuhn
UK
nav-ih-GAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Modern cars have a navigation system to help drivers.
We learned about navigation in our geography class.
Good navigation is important for sailors at sea.
I got lost because the phone's navigation app stopped working.