How to Pronounce Non-native

To pronounce "non-native", say NONN-at-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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10

Letters

NONN-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “non-native”

"non-native" has 4 syllables: nonn-at-iv-e.

What does non-native mean?

noun

  1. A person who is not native.

adjective

  1. Not indigenous to a particular area; foreign; invasive.

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Related words

nonnativestrangeforeignexoticaboriginalmainstreamnativeindigenous

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How many syllables are in "non-native"?▾

"Non-native" has 4 syllables: nonn · at · iv · e.

What does "non-native" mean?▾

Non-native: A person who is not native.

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