To pronounce "needy", say NEEDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈniːdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈniːdi/
IPA
"needy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with seedy and speedy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Needy people want to give too, but have few material goods to offer.”
“It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Needy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "needy" is /ˈniːdi/.
Needy: In need; poor.
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