How to pronounce nonnatives
Say it like nah-NAY-tivz. Nonnatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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US American/ˌnɑˈneɪtɪvz/nah-NAY-tivz
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- nah
- NAY
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonnatives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does nonnatives mean?
noun
- plural of nonnative How to pronounce nonnative
Questions about saying nonnatives
How do you pronounce nonnatives?
Say nah-NAY-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑˈneɪtɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonnatives?
Nonnatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: nah · NAY · tivz.