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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable need
  • 4 letters
Syllables
need has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/nid/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide need into syllables?

need divides as need. need has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in need?

Need has 1 syllable (need).

Which syllable is stressed in need?

The stressed syllable in need is need. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce need?

/nid/ in American English.