naive

/naɪˈiːv/

Syllables na·ive

Stress na-IVE

Phonics Breakdown

na

/naɪ/

long ai

i

/iː/

long i (i_e)

ve

/v/

silent letter

Meaning

lacking experience or judgment; innocent

Sound Reference

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na=/naɪ/(nigh) + i=/iː/(machine) + ve=/v/(give)

Example

She was naive to trust him so quickly.