How to Pronounce "receding"
word
ɹiˈsidɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈsidɪŋ
ri-SEE-ding
ɹɪsˈiːdɪŋ
ri-SEE-ding
Definition
Moving back or becoming more distant, often used to describe hair that is falling out at the front or water moving away from land.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈsidɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈsidɪŋ
British English
ɹɪsˈiːdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SEE-ding
UK
ri-SEE-ding
Listen in Context
My father has a receding hairline.
The receding water revealed more rocks on the beach.
He watched the receding car disappear into the distance.
I'm a bit worried about my receding hairline lately.