How to Pronounce "needle"
word
/ˈnidəɫ/
NEE-duhl
/nˈiːdəl/
NEE-duhl
Definition
A needle is a very thin, pointed tool used for sewing, or a thin metal object used for medical injections. It can also refer to the thin leaves of some trees, such as pine trees.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnidəɫ/
British English
/nˈiːdəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEE-duhl
UK
NEE-duhl
Listen in Context
I need a needle to fix my shirt.
The nurse used a needle to give him the medicine.
Pine needles covered the ground.
I hate needles, so I always look away before a shot.