How to Pronounce "naivete"
word
nɑˌivəˈteɪ
nah-EE-vuh-TAY
naɪˈiːvteɪ
ny-EEV-TAY
Definition
The quality of being simple, innocent, or lacking experience and understanding, especially about the ways of the world.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɑˌivəˈteɪ
British English
naɪˈiːvteɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nah-EE-vuh-TAY
UK
ny-EEV-TAY
Listen in Context
Her naivete made her trust everyone she met.
Children often show a charming naivete about the world.
His naivete led him to believe the offer was real.
You can’t blame her—her naivete is just part of who she is.