How to Pronounce Ceded

To pronounce "ceded", say CED-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiːdɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsiːdɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ceded”

"ceded" has 2 syllables: ced-ed. It rhymes with conceded and unheeded, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: seeded — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ceded mean?

verb

  1. To give up; yield to another.

    “Edward decided to cede the province.”

  2. To give way.

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Words that rhyme with ceded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concededunheededaccededproceededunimpededneededimpededheededsucceededunneededrecededbeaded

Related words

abandonedassignedbowedcavedconcededconveyedcrackeddevolved

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ceded"?▾

"Ceded" has 2 syllables: ced · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "ceded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ceded" is /ˈsiːdɪd/.

What does "ceded" mean?▾

Ceded: To give up; yield to another.

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