How to Pronounce Needful

To pronounce "needful", say NEEDF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈniːdfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈniːdfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “needful”

"needful" has 2 syllables: needf-ul. It rhymes with heedful and deedful, if that helps it stick.

What does needful mean?

noun

  1. Ready money; wherewithal.
  2. Anything necessary or requisite.

adjective

  1. Needed; necessary; mandatory; requisite; indispensible.
  2. Needy; in need.

Antonyms

needless

Words that rhyme with needful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heedfuldeedfulspeedful

Related words

neededrequisitenecessaryrequiredneedablenecessitousneedsomeequinecessary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "needful"?▾

"Needful" has 2 syllables: needf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "needful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "needful" is /ˈniːdfəl/.

What does "needful" mean?▾

Needful: Ready money; wherewithal.

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