How to pronounce seceding
Say it like sih-SEE-ding. Seceding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- sih
- SEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seceding 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.
- 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 seceding
American and British speakers say seceding in essentially the same way: /sɪˈsidɪŋ/ in the US and /sɪˈsiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-SEE-ding.
What does seceding mean?
- present participle and gerund of secede How to pronounce secede
Words that rhyme with seceding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seceding.
Questions about saying seceding
How do you pronounce seceding?
Say sih-SEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈsidɪŋ/. In British English it is /sɪˈsiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seceding?
Seceding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: sih · SEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say seceding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈsidɪŋ/ and the British form is /sɪˈsiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.