The word concede is divided into 3 syllables: con·ce·de. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of concede:
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From Middle English [Term?], from Old French conceder, from Latin concēdō (“give way, yield”), from con- (“wholly”) + cēdō (“to yield, give way, to go, grant”), from Proto-Indo-European *ked- (“to go, yield”). Borrowed from French concéder.
Understanding how to break down concede into syllables helps with:
Compare concede with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| concede | 3 | con·ce·de |
| Chengdu | 1 | chengdu |
| conceded | 3 | con-ced-ed |
| conceited | 3 | con-ceit-ed |
| concoct | 2 | con-coct |
Explore syllable divisions of words related to concede:
concede has 3 syllables: con·ce·de. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: con. This means you emphasize the "con" part when pronouncing concede.
concede is pronounced as /kənˈsiːd/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: con·ce·de.
Breaking concede into syllables helps with spelling: con·ce·de. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.