necessary

How many syllables in necessary?

  4 syllables

Divide necessary into syllables:   nec-es-sar-y
How to pronounce necessary:   nes-es-sar-ee
How to say necessary:

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Synonyms for necessary


1 syllable
  • need
    2 syllables
    • basic
    • crucial
    • required
    • binding
    • needed
    • vital
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
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