How to pronounce natives
Say it like NAY-tivz. Natives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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US American/ˈneɪtɪvz/NAY-tivz
UK British/ˈneɪtɪvz/NAY-tivz
- NAY
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of natives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAY-tivz.
What does natives mean?
noun
- plural of native How to pronounce native
Questions about saying natives
How do you pronounce natives?
Say NAY-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in natives?
Natives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · tivz.
Is natives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈneɪtɪvz/ (NAY-tivz).