How to Pronounce Native

To pronounce "native", say NAT-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈneɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈneɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “native”

"native" has 3 syllables: nat-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does native mean?

noun

  1. An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

adjective

  1. Aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

noun

  1. A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
  2. A native speaker.

Synonyms

homeling

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Words that rhyme with native

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innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativedeliberativecommemorativeaccumulative

Related words

autochthonicautochthonalautochthonousindigenousnative-bornhomegrowndomesticlocal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "native"?▾

"Native" has 3 syllables: nat · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "native"?▾

The IPA transcription of "native" is /ˈneɪtɪv/.

What does "native" mean?▾

Native: An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

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