To pronounce "natives", say NAT-iv-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈneɪtɪvz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈneɪtɪvz/
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"natives" has 3 syllables: nat-iv-es. It rhymes with datives and nonnatives, if that helps it stick.
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noun
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"Natives" has 3 syllables: nat · iv · es.
The IPA transcription of "natives" is /ˈneɪtɪvz/.
Natives: An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:
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