How to pronounce necessities
Say it like nuh-SES-ih-teez. Necessities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- nuh
- SES
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necessities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of necessities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuh-SES-ih-teez.
What does necessities mean?
- plural of necessity How to pronounce necessity
Questions about saying necessities
How do you pronounce necessities?
Say nuh-SES-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /nəˈsɛsɪtiz/. In British English it is /nəˈsɛsɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necessities?
Necessities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: nuh · SES · ih · teez.
Is necessities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /nəˈsɛsɪtiz/ (nuh-SES-ih-teez).