How to pronounce kneads
Say it like NEEDZ. Kneads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kneads pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kneads
American and British speakers say kneads in essentially the same way: /nidz/ in the US and /niːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEEDZ.
What does kneads mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of knead How to pronounce knead
Words that rhyme with kneads
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Words that sound like kneads
Questions about saying kneads
How do you pronounce kneads?
Say NEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /nidz/. In British English it is /niːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kneads?
Kneads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say kneads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nidz/ and the British form is /niːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kneads?
Kneads sounds the same as needs in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.