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How to pronounce concealed

Say it like kun-SEELD. Concealed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEELD).

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US American/kənˈsild/kun-SEELD
UK British/kənˈsiːld/kun-SEELD
  • kun
  • SEELD
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Concealed pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  2. SEELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of concealed

American and British speakers say concealed in essentially the same way: /kənˈsild/ in the US and /kənˈsiːld/ in the UK.

British respelling: kun-SEELD.

What does concealed mean?

adjective
  1. not accessible to view“concealed (or hidden) damage”“in stormy weather the stars are out of sight”
  2. hidden on any grounds for any motive“a concealed weapon”“a concealed compartment in his briefcase”

Similar and opposite words

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Words that rhyme with concealed

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Questions about saying concealed

How do you pronounce concealed?

Say kun-SEELD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsild/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in concealed?

Concealed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEELD). Broken into parts: kun · SEELD.

Do Americans and Brits say concealed the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsild/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning from WordNet 3.1.