How to Pronounce Needs

To pronounce "needs", say NEEDS — one syllable, IPA /niːdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/niːdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “needs”

"needs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with concedes and misdeeds, if that helps it stick.

What does needs mean?

adverb

  1. Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".

    “One must needs run when the devil drives.”

Words that rhyme with needs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concedesmisdeedsprecedesproceedsdeedsweedspedesbreedsfeedsimpedesrecedesbeads

Related words

necessarilyinevitablynecessitatenecessitynecessaryrequiredneedyrequirement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "needs"?▾

"Needs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "needs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "needs" is /niːdz/.

What does "needs" mean?▾

Needs: Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".

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