How to pronounce successively
Say it like suk-SES-iv-lee. Successively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- suk
- SES
- iv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Successively 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of successively
American and British speakers say successively in essentially the same way: /səkˈsɛsɪvli/ in the US and /səkˈsɛsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suk-SES-iv-lee.
What does successively mean?
- In a serial or successive manner; one following another.
Where does successively come from?
From successive + -ly.
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Questions about saying successively
How do you pronounce successively?
Say suk-SES-iv-lee. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsɛsɪvli/. In British English it is /səkˈsɛsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in successively?
Successively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: suk · SES · iv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say successively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səkˈsɛsɪvli/ and the British form is /səkˈsɛsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.