recede

/rɪˈsiːd/

Syllables re·cede

Stress re-CEDE

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

schwa

cede

/siːd/

soft c

Meaning

to move back or away; to become less strong or noticeable

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(remain) + cede=/siːd/(proceed)

Example

The floodwaters began to recede after the storm.