How to Pronounce Exceeded

To pronounce "exceeded", say EXC-eed-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

EXC-eed-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “exceeded”

"exceeded" has 3 syllables: exc-eed-ed. It rhymes with conceded and unheeded, if that helps it stick.

What does exceeded mean?

verb

  1. To be larger, greater than (something).

    “The company's 2005 revenue exceeds that of 2004.”

  2. To be better than (something).

    “The quality of her essay has exceeded my expectations.”

Synonyms

exceloutperformsurpasscross the lineoutbalanceoutweighoutstepoverstep

Antonyms

failinferiorsubceed

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Words that rhyme with exceeded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concededunheededaccededcededproceededunimpededneededimpededheededsucceededunneededreceded

Related words

surpasstranscendoverstepoutdooutmatchsurmountoutstrippass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exceeded"?▾

"Exceeded" has 3 syllables: exc · eed · ed.

What does "exceeded" mean?▾

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

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