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How to pronounce exceed

exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Exceed, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

Tom's commissions often exceed his weekly salary.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce exceed?

Exceed is pronounced /ɪkˈsiːd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in exceed?

Exceed has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in exceed?

The second syllable: /ɪkˈsiːd/.

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