How to pronounce recede
Say it like rih-SEED. Recede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED).
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- rih
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep 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 recede
American and British speakers say recede in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsid/ in the US and /rɪˈsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEED.
What does recede mean?
- To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
- To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.
- To take back.
Where does recede come from?
Inherited from Middle English receden, from Middle French receder and its etymon Latin recedere (“to withdraw; to go back”), from re- + cedere (“to go”).
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Questions about saying recede
How do you pronounce recede?
Say rih-SEED. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsid/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recede?
Recede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED). Broken into parts: rih · SEED.
Do Americans and Brits say recede the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsid/ and the British form is /rɪˈsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.