How to pronounce nave
Say it like NAYV. Nave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nave
American and British speakers say nave in essentially the same way: /neɪv/ in the US and /neɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYV.
What does nave mean?
- The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
- The ground-level middle cavity of a barn.
- A hub of a wheel.
Where does nave come from?
Ultimately from Latin nāvem, singular accusative of nāvis, possibly via a Romance source.
Words that rhyme with nave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nave.
Words that sound like nave
Questions about saying nave
How do you pronounce nave?
Say NAYV. The American pronunciation is /neɪv/. In British English it is /neɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nave?
Nave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say nave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪv/ and the British form is /neɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nave?
Nave sounds the same as knave in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.