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.