How to pronounce neediness
Say it like NEE-dee-nus. Neediness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neediness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neediness
American and British speakers say neediness in essentially the same way: /ˈnidinəs/ in the US and /ˈniːdinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-dee-nus.
What does neediness mean?
- The characteristic of being needy.
Where does neediness come from?
From Middle English nedynesse; equivalent to needy + -ness.
Questions about saying neediness
How do you pronounce neediness?
Say NEE-dee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidinəs/. In British English it is /ˈniːdinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neediness?
Neediness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say neediness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidinəs/ and the British form is /ˈniːdinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.