How to Pronounce "necessity"
word
/nəˈsɛsəti/
nuh-SE-si-dee
/nəsˈɛsɪti/
nuh-SE-si-tee
Definition
Something that is needed or required, not just wanted. It can refer to an essential thing for life or a situation where something is unavoidable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/nəˈsɛsəti/
British English
/nəsˈɛsɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-SE-si-dee
UK
nuh-SE-si-tee
Listen in Context
Water is a necessity for all living things.
Food and shelter are basic necessities of life.
He bought only what was a necessity for the trip.
Sometimes, stress is a necessity for change.