How to Pronounce "needles"
word
/ˈnidəɫz/
NEE-duhlz
/nˈiːdəlz/
NEE-duhlz
Definition
Thin, sharp objects often made of metal, used for sewing, injections, or knitting. The word can also refer to the thin leaves of pine trees.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnidəɫz/
British English
/nˈiːdəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEE-duhlz
UK
NEE-duhlz
Listen in Context
The doctor uses needles to give vaccines.
She bought new needles for her sewing project.
Pine trees have long green needles instead of leaves.
I’m scared of needles, so getting a shot isn’t easy for me.