How to pronounce nonnative
Say it like nah-NAY-tiv. Nonnative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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US American/ˌnɑˈneɪtɪv/nah-NAY-tiv
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- nah
- NAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonnative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does nonnative mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of non-native.
- Alternative form of non-native.
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Words that rhyme with nonnative
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Questions about saying nonnative
How do you pronounce nonnative?
Say nah-NAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑˈneɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonnative?
Nonnative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: nah · NAY · tiv.