How to pronounce necessitous
Say it like nuh-SES-uh-tus. Necessitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- nuh
- SES
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necessitous 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of necessitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuh-SES-uh-tus.
What does necessitous mean?
- Lacking; required.
- Necessary; unavoidable.
Where does necessitous come from?
From necessity + -ous, after Middle French nécessiteux.
Questions about saying necessitous
How do you pronounce necessitous?
Say nuh-SES-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /nəˈsɛsətəs/. In British English it is /nəˈsɛsətəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necessitous?
Necessitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: nuh · SES · uh · tus.
Is necessitous 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 /nəˈsɛsətəs/ (nuh-SES-uh-tus).