How to pronounce naively
Say it like nah-EEV-lee. Naively has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EEV).
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US American/nɑˈivli/nah-EEV-lee
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- nah
- EEV
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- EEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does naively mean?
adverb
- In a naive manner.
Where does naively come from?
From naive + -ly.
Questions about saying naively
How do you pronounce naively?
Say nah-EEV-lee. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈivli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naively?
Naively has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EEV). Broken into parts: nah · EEV · lee.