How to Pronounce Necessitous

To pronounce "necessitous", say NEC-ess-it-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /nəˈsɛ.sə.təs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/nəˈsɛ.sə.təs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “necessitous”

"necessitous" has 4 syllables: nec-ess-it-ous.

What does necessitous mean?

adjective

  1. Needy, indigent, destitute, poor.
  2. Lacking; required.

Related words

needypoorindigentimpoverisheddestitutepoverty-strickenpenuriousleer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "necessitous"?▾

"Necessitous" has 4 syllables: nec · ess · it · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "necessitous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "necessitous" is /nəˈsɛ.sə.təs/.

What does "necessitous" mean?▾

Necessitous: Needy, indigent, destitute, poor.

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