How to Pronounce "necessities"
word
nəˈsɛsɪtiz
nuh-SES-i-teez
nəsˈɛsɪtɪz
nuh-SES-i-teez
Definition
Basic things that are needed to live or to do something, such as food, water, or shelter.
IPA Transcription
American English
nəˈsɛsɪtiz
British English
nəsˈɛsɪtɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-SES-i-teez
UK
nuh-SES-i-teez
Listen in Context
Food and water are necessities for survival.
She bought only the necessities when shopping.
Shelter is one of life's necessities.
We packed only the necessities for our camping trip.