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8

Eight

AIT

NATO code word for the letter 8

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

AIT

Morse Code

−−−··

Signal Flag

Maritime 8

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Eight maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for 8. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Eight semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for 8. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Eight

Eight represents the number 8, pronounced "AIT" for clarity.

Why "Eight"?

Pronounced "AIT" to avoid confusion with "ate".

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Squawk four-eight-zero-zero"

  • 2

    Military: "Bravo Eight position"

  • 3

    Amateur Radio: "Eight-Niner-Alfa-Tango"

💡 Memory Trick

Figure EIGHT (∞) looks like infinity

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Eight with:

  • Ate
  • Hate
  • Late
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