How to pronounce accede
Say it like ak-SEED. Accede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED).
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- ak
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accede
American and British speakers say accede in essentially the same way: /ækˈsid/ in the US and /ækˈsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEED.
What does accede mean?
- To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.“to accede to a request”
- To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position) [with to].“the house of Hanover acceded to the English throne”
- To become a party to an agreement or a treaty [with to].“to accede to the European Union”
Where does accede come from?
First attested in the early 15th century.
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Words that rhyme with accede
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Questions about saying accede
How do you pronounce accede?
Say ak-SEED. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsid/. In British English it is /ækˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accede?
Accede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED). Broken into parts: ak · SEED.
Do Americans and Brits say accede the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsid/ and the British form is /ækˈsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.