English pronunciation
How to pronounce “needs”
Phonetic spelling
NEEDZ
IPA /ˈnidz/
Syllable stress
needs
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “needs”?
n e e d s
“needs” is spelled N-E-E-D-S. It is pronounced NEEDZ, 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
She needs to finish her homework before dinner.
He needs a new pair of shoes for the trip.