needy
NEE-dee
needee
/ˈnidi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “needy” is spelled “needee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | n | ee | d | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /n/ | /i/ | /d/ | /i/ |
English writes “needy” with
5 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“needee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “needy”
readysomebodyeverybodyalreadynobodyanybodyladybodydaddybuddy
“needy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “needy”?
“needy” is pronounced NEE-dee — IPA /ˈnidi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “needee”.
How many syllables are in “needy”?
“needy” has 2 syllables: NEE-dee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).