How to pronounce concede
Say it like kun-SEED. Concede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED).
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- kun
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of concede
American and British speakers say concede in essentially the same way: /kənˈsid/ in the US and /kənˈsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEED.
What does concede mean?
- To yield or suffer; to surrender; to grant“I have to concede the argument.”
- To grant, as a right or privilege; to make concession of.
- To admit or agree to be true; to acknowledge
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with concede
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concede.
Questions about saying concede
How do you pronounce concede?
Say kun-SEED. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsid/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concede?
Concede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED). Broken into parts: kun · SEED.
Do Americans and Brits say concede the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsid/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.