needle

/ˈniːdəl/

Syllables nee·dle

Stress NEE-dle

Phonics Breakdown

nee

/niː/

long e

dle

/dəl/

syllabic le

Meaning

a thin, pointed tool used for sewing or medical purposes

Sound Reference

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nee=/niː/(see) + dle=/dəl/(candle)

Example

She threaded the needle carefully.