How to pronounce conceding
Say it like kun-SEE-ding. Conceding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- kun
- SEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceding 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conceding
American and British speakers say conceding in essentially the same way: /kənˈsidɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈsiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEE-ding.
What does conceding mean?
- present participle and gerund of concede How to pronounce concede
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with conceding
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Questions about saying conceding
How do you pronounce conceding?
Say kun-SEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsidɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceding?
Conceding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: kun · SEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say conceding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsidɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.