To pronounce "naively", say NAIV-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /naɪˈivli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/naɪˈivli/
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"naively" has 2 syllables: naiv-ely.
adverb
"Naively" has 2 syllables: naiv · ely.
The IPA transcription of "naively" is /naɪˈivli/.
Naively: In a naive manner.
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