How to pronounce recedes
Say it like ree-SEEDZ. Recedes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ).
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- ree
- SEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recedes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of recedes
American and British speakers say recedes in essentially the same way: /riˈsidz/ in the US and /riˈsiːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SEEDZ.
What does recedes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recede How to pronounce recede
Words that rhyme with recedes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recedes.
Questions about saying recedes
How do you pronounce recedes?
Say ree-SEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /riˈsidz/. In British English it is /riˈsiːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recedes?
Recedes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ). Broken into parts: ree · SEEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say recedes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsidz/ and the British form is /riˈsiːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.