How to Pronounce Needlessly

To pronounce "needlessly", say NEEDL-essly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

NEEDL-essly

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💡 Tip for remembering “needlessly”

"needlessly" has 2 syllables: needl-essly. It rhymes with heedlessly, if that helps it stick.

What does needlessly mean?

adverb

  1. In a needless manner
  2. To a degree or extent beyond what is needed

    “He was always needlessly anxious about his dog.”

Synonyms

unnecessarily

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Words that rhyme with needlessly

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heedlessly

Related words

unnecessarilyundulyunfairlyunjustlysenselesslyuselesslypointlesslyfutilely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "needlessly"?▾

"Needlessly" has 2 syllables: needl · essly.

What does "needlessly" mean?▾

Needlessly: In a needless manner

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