How to pronounce conceited
Say it like kun-SEE-tud. Conceited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- kun
- SEE
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceited 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conceited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SEE-tud.
What does conceited mean?
- Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain.
- Having an ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device.
- simple past and past participle of conceit How to pronounce conceit
Where does conceited come from?
From conceit + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with conceited
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Questions about saying conceited
How do you pronounce conceited?
Say kun-SEE-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsitəd/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceited?
Conceited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: kun · SEE · tud.
Is conceited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kənˈsiːtəd/ (kun-SEE-tud).