How do you pronounce "needless"?

In American English: /ˈniːdləs/ (NEEDL-uhs). In British English: /nˈiːdlɪs/ (N-eedl). In Canadian English: /ˈniːdləs/ (NEEDL-uhs). In Australian English: /nˈiːdləs/ (N-eedl).

Is "needless" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːdləs/ (NEEDL-uhs), while in British English it's /nˈiːdlɪs/ (N-eedl).

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needless

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/ˈniːdləs/

NEEDL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

niːdlneed·əsless

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