How to pronounce exceed
Say it like ik-SEED. Exceed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED).
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- ik
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exceed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exceed
American and British speakers say exceed in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsid/ in the US and /ɪkˈsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SEED.
What does exceed mean?
- be greater in scope or size than some standard“Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds”
- be superior or better than some standard“She exceeded our expectations”“She topped her performance of last year”
- be or do something to a greater degree“her performance surpasses that of any other student I know”“She outdoes all other athletes”
Where does exceed come from?
From Middle English exceden, from Old French exceder, from Latin excēdō (“to go beyond”), from ex- (“out, forth”) with cēdō (“to go”); see cede and compare accede etc.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with exceed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exceed.
Questions about saying exceed
How do you pronounce exceed?
Say ik-SEED. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsid/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exceed?
Exceed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED). Broken into parts: ik · SEED.
Do Americans and Brits say exceed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsid/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.