How to pronounce succeeded
Say it like suk-SEE-did. Succeeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- suk
- SEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succeeded 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of succeeded
American and British speakers say succeeded in essentially the same way: /səkˈsidɪd/ in the US and /səkˈsiːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suk-SEE-did.
What does succeeded mean?
- simple past and past participle of succeed How to pronounce succeed
Words that rhyme with succeeded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of succeeded.
Questions about saying succeeded
How do you pronounce succeeded?
Say suk-SEE-did. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsidɪd/. In British English it is /səkˈsiːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succeeded?
Succeeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: suk · SEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say succeeded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səkˈsidɪd/ and the British form is /səkˈsiːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.