How to pronounce succedaneum
Say it like suk-sih-DAY-nee-um. Succedaneum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- suk
- sih
- DAY
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succedaneum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of succedaneum
American and British speakers say succedaneum in essentially the same way: /sʌksɪˈdeɪniəm/ in the US and /sʌksɪˈdeɪniəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: suk-sih-DAY-nee-um.
What does succedaneum mean?
- A substitute, replacement for something else, particularly of a medicine used in place of another.
Where does succedaneum come from?
Modern Latin, neuter singular of Latin succēdāneus (“acting as substitute”).
Words that rhyme with succedaneum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of succedaneum.
Questions about saying succedaneum
How do you pronounce succedaneum?
Say suk-sih-DAY-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /sʌksɪˈdeɪniəm/. In British English it is /sʌksɪˈdeɪniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succedaneum?
Succedaneum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: suk · sih · DAY · nee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say succedaneum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌksɪˈdeɪniəm/ and the British form is /sʌksɪˈdeɪniəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.