How to Pronounce "needless to say"
expression
NEED-lis tuh SAY
NEED-luhs too SAY
Definition
This phrase is used before something that is obvious or generally understood, meaning 'it goes without saying.' It introduces facts that do not need to be stated, but are said for emphasis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnidɫəs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈseɪ
British English
nˈiːdləs/ /tˈuː/ /sˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEED-lis tuh SAY
UK
NEED-luhs too SAY
Listen in Context
Needless to say, everyone was happy about the news.
Needless to say, the project was finished on time.
Needless to say, he accepted the job offer.
Needless to say, I was pretty shocked when I heard the news.