How to pronounce "succeed"

succeed

Sports & Recreation
American
/səkˈsid/

Syllable Breakdown

suc ceed

How natives say succeed

British
/səkˈsiːd/

Syllable Breakdown

suc ceed

How natives say succeed

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with the 'suh' sound like in 'sun'.

  • Stress the second syllable: 'seed'.

  • Blend them smoothly to say 'suk-SEED'.

Common Mistakes

  • suc-see (suc-ceed)

  • suck-seed (suc-ceed)

  • sak-sid (suc-ceed)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'suh' sound, similar to 'sun'.

  • Ensure the 'seed' part is stressed.

  • Say it together: 'suck-SEED'.

common mistakes

  • suc-see (suc-ceed)

  • suck-seed (suc-ceed)

  • sak-sid (suc-ceed)

FAQ

Is the first syllable stressed?

No, the second syllable 'ceed' is stressed.

How do I differentiate 'succeed' and 'suck seed'?

Focus on the stress in 'succeed' and make it one smooth word.

Why is 'succeed' hard to pronounce?

The primary challenge is placing the stress on the correct syllable.

Definition

succeed

To achieve a goal or have a positive result.

Word Family

success

/səkˈsɛs/

noun

Achievement of a goal

Example: Success takes hard work.

successful

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

adjective

Having success

Example: She is a successful artist.

succession

/səkˈsɛʃən/

noun

Sequence or order

Example: A succession of wins.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress on second syllable in 'succeed' vs. 'success'.

Different ending sound between 'succeed' and 'successful'.

Different vowels used in 'succeed' and 'succession'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember to stress the second syllable of 'succeed' to avoid sounding like other words.

Smooth Transition

Practice saying 'suh-seed' smoothly to avoid breaking the word into two parts.

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