How to pronounce receding
Say it like rih-SEE-ding. Receding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- rih
- SEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receding 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.
- 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 receding
American and British speakers say receding in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsidɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEE-ding.
What does receding mean?
- present participle and gerund of recede How to pronounce recede
- Going or moving back or further away from a previous position; gradually diminishing.“a receding hairline”
- The action of something that recedes.
- A recessed part.
Words that rhyme with receding
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Questions about saying receding
How do you pronounce receding?
Say rih-SEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsidɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receding?
Receding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: rih · SEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say receding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsidɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.