conceited

/kənˈsiːtɪd/

Syllables con·ceit·ed

Stress con-CEIT-ed

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

ceit

/siːt/

soft c

ed

/ɪd/

past -ed

Meaning

too proud of yourself; thinking you are better than others

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(connect) + ceit=/siːt/(conceit) + ed=/ɪd/(wanted)

Example

He became conceited after winning the award.