How do you pronounce "needy"?

In American English: /ˈniːdi/ (NEED-ee). In British English: /nˈiːdi/ (N-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈniːdi/ (NEED-ee). In Australian English: /nˈiːdi/ (N-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːdi/ (NEED-ee), while in British English it's /nˈiːdi/ (N-eed).

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needy

/ˈniːdi/

NEED-ee

Syllable Breakdown

niːdne·iedy

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