How to pronounce receded
Say it like ruh-SEE-did. Receded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ruh
- SEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of receded
American and British speakers say receded in essentially the same way: /rəˈsidɪd/ in the US and /rəˈsiːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-SEE-did.
What does receded mean?
- simple past and past participle of recede How to pronounce recede
Words that rhyme with receded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of receded.
Questions about saying receded
How do you pronounce receded?
Say ruh-SEE-did. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsidɪd/. In British English it is /rəˈsiːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receded?
Receded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ruh · SEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say receded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsidɪd/ and the British form is /rəˈsiːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.