To pronounce "needed", say NEED-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈniːdɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈniːdɪd/
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"needed" has 2 syllables: need-ed. It rhymes with conceded and unheeded, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Living things need water to survive.”
“After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave.”
adjective
“A much-needed rest.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Needed" has 2 syllables: need · ed.
The IPA transcription of "needed" is /ˈniːdɪd/.
Needed: To have an absolute requirement for.
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