How to pronounce needly
Say it like NEED-lee. Needly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEED).
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- NEED
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of needly
American and British speakers say needly in essentially the same way: /ˈnidli/ in the US and /ˈniːdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEED-lee.
What does needly mean?
- Like a needle or needles.“a needly horn”
Where does needly come from?
From needle + -y.
Questions about saying needly
How do you pronounce needly?
Say NEED-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidli/. In British English it is /ˈniːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needly?
Needly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEED). Broken into parts: NEED · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say needly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidli/ and the British form is /ˈniːdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.