How to Pronounce "necessarily"
word
/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəɫi/
nes-uh-SER-uh-lee
/nˌɛsɪsˈɛɹəli/
nes-i-SER-uh-lee
Definition
Used to say that something must happen or be true, often in negative sentences like 'not necessarily' to show that it is not always the case. It talks about logical result or certainty, not just possibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəɫi/
British English
/nˌɛsɪsˈɛɹəli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nes-uh-SER-uh-lee
UK
nes-i-SER-uh-lee
Listen in Context
More money does not necessarily make people happier.
A big house is not necessarily a comfortable home.
If you miss one class, you will not necessarily fail the course.
Just because he's quiet doesn't necessarily mean he's upset.