How to pronounce successive
Say it like suk-SES-iv. Successive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- suk
- SES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Successive 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of successive
American and British speakers say successive in essentially the same way: /səkˈsɛsɪv/ in the US and /səkˈsɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: suk-SES-iv.
What does successive mean?
- in regular succession without gaps“serial concerts”
Where does successive come from?
From Latin succedere (“to succeed in”).
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Words that rhyme with successive
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Questions about saying successive
How do you pronounce successive?
Say suk-SES-iv. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsɛsɪv/. In British English it is /səkˈsɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in successive?
Successive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: suk · SES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say successive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səkˈsɛsɪv/ and the British form is /səkˈsɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.