How to pronounce successes
Say it like suk-SES-uz. Successes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- suk
- SES
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Successes 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of successes
American and British speakers say successes in essentially the same way: /səkˈsɛsəz/ in the US and /səkˈsɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suk-SES-iz.
What does successes mean?
- plural of success How to pronounce success
Questions about saying successes
How do you pronounce successes?
Say suk-SES-uz. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsɛsəz/. In British English it is /səkˈsɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in successes?
Successes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: suk · SES · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say successes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səkˈsɛsəz/ and the British form is /səkˈsɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.