How to pronounce exceeding
Say it like ik-SEE-ding. Exceeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ik
- SEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exceeding 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.
- 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 exceeding
American and British speakers say exceeding in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsidɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SEE-ding.
What does exceeding mean?
- far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree“a night of exceeding darkness”“an exceptional memory”
Where does exceeding come from?
From exceed + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with exceeding
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Questions about saying exceeding
How do you pronounce exceeding?
Say ik-SEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exceeding?
Exceeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ik · SEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say exceeding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsidɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.