naval

/ˈneɪvəl/

Syllables na·val

Stress NA-val

Phonics Breakdown

na

/neɪ/

long a-e

val

/vəl/

weak schwa

Meaning

relating to a navy or ships used by a navy

Sound Reference

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na=/neɪ/(name) + val=/vəl/(rival)

Example

The country has a strong naval force.