Begin with the 'suh' sound like in 'sun'.
Stress the second syllable: 'seed'.
Blend them smoothly to say 'suk-SEED'.
suc-see (suc-ceed)
suck-seed (suc-ceed)
sak-sid (suc-ceed)
Start with the 'suh' sound, similar to 'sun'.
Ensure the 'seed' part is stressed.
Say it together: 'suck-SEED'.
suc-see (suc-ceed)
suck-seed (suc-ceed)
sak-sid (suc-ceed)
No, the second syllable 'ceed' is stressed.
Focus on the stress in 'succeed' and make it one smooth word.
The primary challenge is placing the stress on the correct syllable.
To achieve a goal or have a positive result.
/səkˈsɛs/
Achievement of a goal
/səkˈsɛsfl̩/
Having success
/səkˈsɛʃən/
Sequence or order
Stress on second syllable in 'succeed' vs. 'success'.
Different ending sound between 'succeed' and 'successful'.
Different vowels used in 'succeed' and 'succession'.
Remember to stress the second syllable of 'succeed' to avoid sounding like other words.
Practice saying 'suh-seed' smoothly to avoid breaking the word into two parts.
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