How to pronounce neediest
Say it like NEE-dee-ist. Neediest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neediest 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neediest
American and British speakers say neediest in essentially the same way: /ˈnidiɪst/ in the US and /ˈniːdiɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-dee-ist.
What does neediest mean?
- superlative form of needy: most needy How to pronounce needy
Questions about saying neediest
How do you pronounce neediest?
Say NEE-dee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidiɪst/. In British English it is /ˈniːdiɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neediest?
Neediest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dee · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say neediest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidiɪst/ and the British form is /ˈniːdiɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.