how to pronounce necessary

How to Pronounce “Necessary”

To start, let’s break down the word “necessary” into syllables: ne-ces-sa-ry.

Each syllable is pronounced as follows:

  1. The first syllable, “ne”, is pronounced as “nee” with a long “ee” sound.
  2. The second syllable, “ces”, is pronounced as “ses” with a soft “s” sound.
  3. The third syllable, “sa”, is pronounced as “sah” with a short “ah” sound.
  4. The fourth syllable, “ry”, is pronounced as “ree” with a long “ee” sound.

Putting the syllables together, the correct pronunciation of “necessary” is “nee-ces-sa-ree”.

Remember to stress the second syllable, “ces”, by pronouncing it slightly louder and clearer than the other syllables.