How to Pronounce Exceed

To pronounce "exceed", say EXC-eed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈsiːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪkˈsiːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exceed”

"exceed" has 2 syllables: exc-eed. It rhymes with accede and concede, if that helps it stick.

What does exceed mean?

verb

To be larger, greater than (something).
“The company's 2005 revenue exceeds that of 2004.”
To be better than (something).
“The quality of her essay has exceeded my expectations.”

Synonyms

excel outperform surpass cross the line outbalance outweigh outstep overstep

Antonyms

fail inferior subceed

Words that rhyme with exceed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accede concede impede cede lead heed precede need seed supersede succeed greed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exceed"?▾

"Exceed" has 2 syllables: exc · eed.

What is the IPA transcription of "exceed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exceed" is /ɪkˈsiːd/.

What does "exceed" mean?▾

Exceed: To be larger, greater than (something).

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