needy

/ˈniːdi/

Syllables nee·dy

Stress NEE-dy

Phonics Breakdown

need

/niːd/

long e

y

/i/

y vowel i

Meaning

lacking the basic necessities of life; very poor

Sound Reference

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nee=/niː/(see) + dy=/di/(candy)

Example

The charity helps needy families.