To pronounce "needle", say NEEDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈniː.dl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈniː.dl/
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"needle" has 2 syllables: needl-e. It rhymes with wheedle and tweedle, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nedel, neidl — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button.”
verb
“Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples.”
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"Needle" has 2 syllables: needl · e.
The IPA transcription of "needle" is /ˈniː.dl/.
Needle: A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
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