How to pronounce necessary

necessary

/ˈnesəseri/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

Heat and light are necessary for our existence.

How do you pronounce necessary?

Necessary is pronounced /ˈnesəseri/ in American English.

How many syllables are in necessary?

Necessary has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in necessary?

The first syllable: /ˈnesəseri/.