How to pronounce unneeded
Say it like un-NEE-did. Unneeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- un
- NEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unneeded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unneeded
American and British speakers say unneeded in essentially the same way: /ənˈnidɪd/ in the US and /ənˈniːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-NEE-did.
What does unneeded mean?
- Not needed.
Where does unneeded come from?
From un- + needed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unneeded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unneeded.
Questions about saying unneeded
How do you pronounce unneeded?
Say un-NEE-did. The American pronunciation is /ənˈnidɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈniːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unneeded?
Unneeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: un · NEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unneeded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈnidɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈniːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.