How to pronounce concedes
Say it like kun-SEEDZ. Concedes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ).
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- kun
- SEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concedes 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.
- SEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of concedes
American and British speakers say concedes in essentially the same way: /kənˈsidz/ in the US and /kənˈsiːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEEDZ.
What does concedes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of concede How to pronounce concede
Words that rhyme with concedes
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Questions about saying concedes
How do you pronounce concedes?
Say kun-SEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsidz/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concedes?
Concedes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ). Broken into parts: kun · SEEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say concedes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsidz/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.