How to pronounce cedent
Say it like SEE-dunt. Cedent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cedent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cedent
American and British speakers say cedent in essentially the same way: /ˈsidənt/ in the US and /ˈsiːdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-dunt.
What does cedent mean?
- The person who cedes a personal obligation to another.
Where does cedent come from?
Latin cēdere (“to yield”)
Questions about saying cedent
How do you pronounce cedent?
Say SEE-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsidənt/. In British English it is /ˈsiːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cedent?
Cedent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say cedent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsidənt/ and the British form is /ˈsiːdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.