How to pronounce needed
Say it like NEE-dud. Needed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of needed
American and British speakers say needed in essentially the same way: /ˈnidəd/ in the US and /ˈniːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-did.
What does needed mean?
- necessary for relief or supply“provided them with all things needful”
Where does needed come from?
From need + -ed. The adjective is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying needed
How do you pronounce needed?
Say NEE-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəd/. In British English it is /ˈniːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needed?
Needed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say needed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidəd/ and the British form is /ˈniːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.