English pronunciation

How to pronounce “necessary

Phonetic spelling

NES-uh-ser-ee

IPA /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

Syllable stress

nes·uh·ser·ee

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

Hear it in a sentence

  • It is necessary to bring your passport to the airport.

  • I only packed the necessary items for the trip.

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