How to pronounce needlelike
Say it like NEE-dul-lyke. Needlelike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dul
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needlelike 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of needlelike
American and British speakers say needlelike in essentially the same way: /ˈnidəlˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈniːdəlˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-dul-lyke.
What does needlelike mean?
- Resembling a needle in shape.
Where does needlelike come from?
From needle + -like.
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Questions about saying needlelike
How do you pronounce needlelike?
Say NEE-dul-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəlˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈniːdəlˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needlelike?
Needlelike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dul · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say needlelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidəlˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈniːdəlˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.