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