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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable nec
  • 9 letters
Syllables
nec-es-sar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: NEC-es-sar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on sar.
Pronunciation
/ˈnɛsəsˌɛri/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls early, before the last three syllables (1st of 4), as in COM-fort-a-ble and IN-ter-est-ing.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as nec-essary, neces-sary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide necessary into syllables?

necessary divides as nec-es-sar-y. nec-es-sar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in necessary?

Necessary has 4 syllables (nec-es-sar-y).

Which syllable is stressed in necessary?

The stressed syllable in necessary is nec. The 1st syllable is stressed: NEC-es-sar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on sar.

How do you pronounce necessary?

/ˈnɛsəsˌɛri/ in American English.