How do you pronounce "native"?

In American English: /ˈneɪtɪv/ (NAYT-iv). In British English: /nˈeɪtɪv/ (N-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈneɪtɪv/ (NAYT-iv). In Australian English: /nˈeɪtɪv/ (N-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈneɪtɪv/ (NAYT-iv), while in British English it's /nˈeɪtɪv/ (N-ayt).

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native

/ˈneɪtɪv/

NAYT-iv

Syllable Breakdown

neɪtna·ɪvtive

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