necessary

/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/

Syllables ne·ces·sa·ry

Stress NE-ces-sa-ry

Phonics Breakdown

ne

/nɛ/

short e

ces

/sə/

schwa

sa

/sɛ/

short e

ry

/ri/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

needed or required; essential

Sound Reference

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ne=/nɛ/(net) + ces=/sə/(circus) + sa=/sɛ/(set) + ry=/ri/(story)

Example

It is necessary to wear a seatbelt.