How to pronounce succession
Say it like suk-SESH-un. Succession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- suk
- SESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succession 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of succession
American and British speakers say succession in essentially the same way: /səkˈsɛʃən/ in the US and /səkˈsɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suk-SESH-un.
What does succession mean?
- a following of one thing after another in time“the doctor saw a sequence of patients”
- a group of people or things arranged or following in order“a succession of stalls offering soft drinks”“a succession of failures”
- the action of following in order“he played the trumps in sequence”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with succession
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of succession.
Questions about saying succession
How do you pronounce succession?
Say suk-SESH-un. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsɛʃən/. In British English it is /səkˈsɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succession?
Succession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: suk · SESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say succession the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səkˈsɛʃən/ and the British form is /səkˈsɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.