How to Pronounce Receded

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

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Syllables

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Letters

REC-ed-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “receded”

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

What does receded mean?

verb

  1. To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
  2. To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.

    “to recede conquered territory”

Synonyms

withdraw

Words that rhyme with receded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concededunheededaccededcededproceededunimpededneededimpededheededsucceededunneededbeaded

Related words

retreatingbackwardretiringfadeoutrecessionebblowabated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "receded"?▾

"Receded" has 3 syllables: rec · ed · ed.

What does "receded" mean?▾

Receded: To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

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