How to pronounce naivete
Say it like nah-ee-vuh-TAY. Naivete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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US American/nɑˌivəˈteɪ/nah-ee-vuh-TAY
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- nah
- ee
- vuh
- TAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naivete 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does naivete mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of naïveté.
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Words that rhyme with naivete
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Questions about saying naivete
How do you pronounce naivete?
Say nah-ee-vuh-TAY. The American pronunciation is /nɑˌivəˈteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naivete?
Naivete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: nah · ee · vuh · TAY.