How to pronounce secede
Say it like sih-SEED. Secede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED).
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- sih
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep 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 secede
American and British speakers say secede in essentially the same way: /sɪˈsid/ in the US and /sɪˈsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-SEED.
What does secede mean?
- To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organization.
- To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organization.
Where does secede come from?
From Latin secedere, from se- (“apart”) + cēdō (“to go”).
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Questions about saying secede
How do you pronounce secede?
Say sih-SEED. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈsid/. In British English it is /sɪˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secede?
Secede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED). Broken into parts: sih · SEED.
Do Americans and Brits say secede the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈsid/ and the British form is /sɪˈsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.