How to pronounce necessaire
Say it like nes-ih-SAIR. Necessaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAIR).
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- nes
- ih
- SAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necessaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of necessaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nes-ih-SAIR.
What does necessaire mean?
- A small case for holding personal items, especially toiletries.
Where does necessaire come from?
From French nécessaire.
Words that rhyme with necessaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of necessaire.
Questions about saying necessaire
How do you pronounce necessaire?
Say nes-ih-SAIR. The American pronunciation is /nɛsɪˈsɛr/. In British English it is /nɛsɪˈsɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necessaire?
Necessaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAIR). Broken into parts: nes · ih · SAIR.
Is necessaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɛsɪˈsɛə/ (nes-ih-SAIR).