How to Pronounce Ceding

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsiːdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ceding”

"ceding" has 2 syllables: ced-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

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

What does ceding 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 ceding

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precedingmisleadingsucceedingpleadingleadingproceedingrecedingexceedingconcedingpreceedingfeedingspeeding

Related words

cessionbowingcancellingdisposinggivingrelinquishingsurrenderingtransferring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ceding"?▾

"Ceding" has 2 syllables: ced · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "ceding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ceding" is /ˈsiːdɪŋ/.

What does "ceding" mean?▾

Ceding: To give up; yield to another.

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