How to pronounce "exceed"

exceed

Sports & Recreation
American
/ɪkˈsid/

Syllable Breakdown

ex ceed

How natives say exceed

British
/ɪkˈsiːd/

Syllable Breakdown

ex ceed

How natives say exceed

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short 'i' sound like in 'sit'.

  • Add 'k' sound and blend it quickly: 'ik'.

  • Emphasize the 'seed' by starting with a sharp 's', followed by a long 'ee' and end with a soft 'd'.

Common Mistakes

  • ik-seed (stress error)

  • eck-seed (incorrect vowel sound)

  • ex-seed (omitting the 'k' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short 'i' sound similar to 'it'.

  • Add 'k' sound and blend it quickly: 'ik'.

  • Emphasize the 'ceed' by starting with sharp 's', followed by long 'ee', and end with a soft 'd'.

common mistakes

  • ik-seed (stress error)

  • eck-seed (incorrect vowel sound)

  • ex-seed (omitting the 'k' sound)

FAQ

Is the 'e' silent?

No, it is pronounced as a short 'i'.

Where is the stress?

The stress is on the second syllable, 'ceed'.

Does the 'c' sound like 's' or 'k'?

It sounds like 'k'.

Definition

exceed

To go beyond a limit.

Word Family

excess

/ɪkˈsɛs/

noun

An amount more than needed.

Example: He had an excess of energy.

exceedingly

/ɪkˈsidɪŋli/

adverb

Extremely; very much.

Example: She did exceedingly well.

excessive

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

adjective

More than necessary.

Example: The word 'excessive' describes too much.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Starts with /ɪk/ instead of /ɪkˈsɛs/.

Emphasis on the long 'ee' in 'ceeded'.

Has final 'd', different from 'excessive' that ends in 'ɪv'.

Pro Tips

Accent Placement

Ensure to stress the second syllable, 'ceed'.

Clear D Sound

End with a soft 'd' sound, unlike 't' that is more abrupt.

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