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How to pronounce “nocturnal”
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Pronunciation guide for nocturnal
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of nocturnal with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- The Surprising Power of Your Nature Photos
So kiwi are these amazing little nocturnal birds
- Definition summary
- (of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
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How to pronounce nocturnal
The Surprising Power of Your Nature Photos

So kiwi are these amazing little nocturnal birds
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “nocturnal”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
- (of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.
- [Noun]
- A person or creature that is active at night.
- (historical) A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.
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