How to pronounce needled
Say it like NEE-duld. Needled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- duld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needled 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.
- duldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of needled
American and British speakers say needled in essentially the same way: /ˈnidəld/ in the US and /ˈniːdəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-duld.
What does needled mean?
- Covered or armored with needles.“Hedgehogs are needled creatures, just like porcupines.”
- simple past and past participle of needle How to pronounce needle
Questions about saying needled
How do you pronounce needled?
Say NEE-duld. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəld/. In British English it is /ˈniːdəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needled?
Needled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · duld.
Do Americans and Brits say needled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidəld/ and the British form is /ˈniːdəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.