How to pronounce needler
Say it like NEE-duh-ler. Needler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- duh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needler 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of needler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEE-duh-luh.
What does needler mean?
- Agent noun of needle (verb). How to pronounce needle
- One who needles (someone else).
- One who makes or uses needles.
Where does needler come from?
From Middle English nedlere, equivalent to needle + -er.
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Questions about saying needler
How do you pronounce needler?
Say NEE-duh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈniːdələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needler?
Needler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · duh · ler.
Is needler 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 /ˈniːdələ/ (NEE-duh-luh).