How to Pronounce "needlessly"
word
ˈnidɫəsɫi
NEED-luss-lee
nˈiːdləsli
NEED-luss-lee
Definition
In a way that is not necessary or without a good reason.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnidɫəsɫi
British English
nˈiːdləsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEED-luss-lee
UK
NEED-luss-lee
Listen in Context
He was needlessly rude to the waiter.
She needlessly worried about the exam.
We cannot spend money needlessly.
The movie was needlessly long and boring.