# naval, navel

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈneɪvəl/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### naval
*/ˈneɪvəl/*
Of or relating to a navy.

### navel
*/ˈneɪvəl/*
The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of placental mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/naval