How to pronounce needham
Say it like NEE-dum. Needham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needham 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.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of needham
American and British speakers say needham in essentially the same way: /ˈnidəm/ in the US and /ˈniːdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-dum.
What does needham mean?
- A dessert bar made from sugar, chocolate, coconut, and potato, chiefly made and consumed in Maine in the US.
Where does needham come from?
Thought to have been named after Irish-born American evangelist George Carter Needham.
Words that rhyme with needham
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of needham.
Questions about saying needham
How do you pronounce needham?
Say NEE-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəm/. In British English it is /ˈniːdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needham?
Needham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say needham the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidəm/ and the British form is /ˈniːdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.