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naivete
Definition:
(nou) lack of sophistication or worldliness
Phonetic Transcription:
naˌivəˈteɪ
Examples:
His attitude was impatience and naivete.
No claims of naivete will be accepted thereafter.
That's somewhere between anarchy and naivete.
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Common mistakes of naivete pronunciation
- Misplaced stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "na-iv-ˈe-te" instead of the correct "ˌnaɪ-ə-ˈteɪ". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "naivete" with a short "a" sound, saying "næ-iv-ˈe-te" instead of "naɪ-ə-ˈteɪ". Tip: Focus on using the long "i" sound as in "high" for the first syllable.
- Silent "e" confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" at the end, leading to "naiv-ˈe-te". The correct pronunciation is "naɪ-ə-ˈteɪ". Tip: Remember that in this case, the final "e" is silent.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners may stress each syllable equally, saying "ˈna-ˈiv-ˈe-ˈte". The correct pronunciation has a clear primary stress on the last syllable. Tip: Practice saying "naɪ-ə-ˈteɪ" smoothly, focusing on the stress pattern.
- Mispronouncing the "v" sound: Occasionally, the "v" in "naivete" is pronounced as a "w", leading to "na-i-w-ˈe-te". The correct pronunciation is "naɪ-ə-ˈteɪ". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "v" clearly, as in "very".