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native
Definition:
(nou) an indigenous person who was born in a particular place (nou) a person born in a particular place or country (nou) indigenous plants and animals
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈneɪtɪv
Examples:
If the farmed salmon is native, it can interbreed with the wild native salmon.
His parents, naturalized American citizens taking him on a triumphant tour of their native land, were killed.
Finnish is the native language of the population.
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Common mistakes of native pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "na-'tive" instead of the correct "'na-tive". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /ˈneɪ.tɪv/ (US) and /ˈneɪ.tɪv/ (UK).
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "native" with a short vowel sound, saying "na-tiv" instead of "na-tive". Tip: Focus on producing the long "a" sound /eɪ/ in the first syllable to ensure clarity.
- Dropping the final "e": It's common to hear "nativ" without the final "e", which can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Always articulate the final "t" and "e" clearly, as in /ˈneɪ.tɪv/ to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes shorten the first vowel, saying "naitiv" instead of "native". Tip: Practice elongating the first vowel sound to /eɪ/ to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may pronounce "native" with an overly strong "t" sound, making it sound harsh. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the following vowel, as in /ˈneɪ.tɪv/, to sound more natural.