How do you pronounce "naive"?

In American English: /ˌnaɪˈiːv/ (neye-EEV). In British English: /nˌaɪˈiːv/ (n-EYE). In Canadian English: /ˌnaɪˈiːv/ (neye-EEV). In Australian English: /naɪˈiːv/ (neye-EEV).

Is "naive" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌnaɪˈiːv/ (neye-EEV), while in British English it's /nˌaɪˈiːv/ (n-EYE).

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naive

/ˌnaɪˈiːv/

neye-EEV

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naɪna·iːvive

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