How to Pronounce Nonnative

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

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Letters

/nɒnˈneɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nonnative”

"nonnative" has 4 syllables: nonn-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does nonnative mean?

noun

  1. Someone who is not a native

adjective

  1. Not native

Words that rhyme with nonnative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativenativedeliberativecommemorative

Related words

foreign-bornforeignnon-nativealiennonnativesnonindigenousnativeinvasives

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonnative"?▾

"Nonnative" has 4 syllables: nonn · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nonnative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nonnative" is /nɒnˈneɪtɪv/.

What does "nonnative" mean?▾

Nonnative: Someone who is not a native

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