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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable need
  • 6 letters
Syllables
need-ed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The -ed ending is its own syllable after t or d (here after d).
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: NEED-ed.
Pronunciation
/ˈnidəd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
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 needed into syllables?

needed divides as need-ed. need-ed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The -ed ending is its own syllable after t or d (here after d).

How many syllables are in needed?

Needed has 2 syllables (need-ed).

Which syllable is stressed in needed?

The stressed syllable in needed is need. The 1st syllable is stressed: NEED-ed.

How do you pronounce needed?

/ˈnidəd/ in American English.