How to Pronounce "nocturnal"
word
/nɑkˈtɝnəɫ/
nawk-TUR-nuhl
/nɒktˈɜːnəl/
nok-TER-nuhl
Definition
Active during the night or happening at night. Usually describes animals or events that occur after dark.
IPA Transcription
American English
/nɑkˈtɝnəɫ/
British English
/nɒktˈɜːnəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nawk-TUR-nuhl
UK
nok-TER-nuhl
Listen in Context
Owls are nocturnal animals.
The bat is a nocturnal creature.
Some flowers have a nocturnal bloom and open only at night.
He's naturally nocturnal and loves working late into the night.