9-1-1

See also: 911, 9・11, and 9/11

English

Etymology

The official form of the service's name in regulations and materials from the United States National Emergency Number Association and Federal Communication Commission.

Proper noun

9-1-1

  1. Alternative spelling of 911.

Noun

9-1-1 (countable and uncountable, plural 9-1-1s)

  1. (uncommon) Alternative spelling of 911.

Verb

9-1-1

  1. (rare) Alternative spelling of 911.

French

Proper noun

9-1-1 m

  1. (Canada, US, telephony) 9-1-1

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌnwebe ˌuno ˈuno/ [ˌnwe.β̞e ˌu.no ˈu.no]
  • Syllabification: 9-1-1

Proper noun

9-1-1 m

  1. (US, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Philippines, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, telephony) 9-1-1