How to Pronounce "conceding"
word
kənˈsidɪŋ
kuhn-SEED-ing
kənsˈiːdɪŋ
kuhn-SEED-ing
Definition
Allowing something or accepting that you have lost, or admitting that another person is right or has won.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈsidɪŋ
British English
kənsˈiːdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-SEED-ing
UK
kuhn-SEED-ing
Listen in Context
She is conceding the argument because she knows he is right.
After the vote, he ended up conceding defeat.
By conceding, you show respect for the other team.
There's no shame in conceding when you're clearly outmatched.