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9

Nine

NIN-er

NATO code word for the letter 9

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

NIN-er

Morse Code

−−−−·

Signal Flag

Maritime 9

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Nine maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for 9. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Nine semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for 9. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Nine

Nine represents the number 9, always pronounced "NIN-er" in NATO.

Why "Nine"?

Pronounced "NIN-er" (not "nine") to distinguish from German "nein" (no).

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Runway zero-niner"

  • 2

    Military: "Niner-Niner emergency code"

  • 3

    Emergency: "Niner out of ten success rate"

💡 Memory Trick

NIN-er sounds like "dinner" - both end in -er

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Nine with:

  • Nine
  • Nein (German)
  • Minor
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