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How to pronounce nativist

Say it like NAY-tih-vist. Nativist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).

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US American/ˈneɪtɪˌvɪst/NAY-tih-vist
UK British/ˈneɪtɪˌvɪst/NAY-tih-vist
  • NAY
  • tih
  • vist
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Nativist pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. vistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of nativist

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: NAY-tih-vist.

What does nativist mean?

noun
  1. An advocate of nativism.
adjective
  1. Related to nativism.

Where does nativist come from?

From native + -ist.

Questions about saying nativist

How do you pronounce nativist?

Say NAY-tih-vist. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪst/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in nativist?

Nativist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · tih · vist.

Is nativist 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 /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪst/ (NAY-tih-vist).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).