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.
How do you spell “necessary”?
n e c e s s a r y
“necessary” is spelled N-E-C-E-S-S-A-R-Y. It is pronounced NES-uh-ser-ee, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
It is necessary to bring your passport to the airport.
I only packed the necessary items for the trip.