How to pronounce needier
Say it like NEE-dee-er. Needier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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US American/ˈnidiɚ/NEE-dee-er
UK British/ˈniːdiə/NEE-dee-uh
- NEE
- dee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needier 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of needier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEE-dee-uh.
What does needier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of needy: more needy How to pronounce needy
Questions about saying needier
How do you pronounce needier?
Say NEE-dee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈniːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needier?
Needier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dee · er.
Is needier 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 /ˈniːdiə/ (NEE-dee-uh).