How to pronounce successor
Say it like suk-SES-er. Successor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- suk
- SES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Successor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of successor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suk-SES-uh.
What does successor mean?
- a person who follows next in order“he was President Lincoln's successor”
- a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone
- a person who inherits some title or office
Where does successor come from?
From Anglo-Norman successour, from Latin successor.
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Words that rhyme with successor
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Questions about saying successor
How do you pronounce successor?
Say suk-SES-er. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsɛsɚ/. In British English it is /səkˈsɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in successor?
Successor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: suk · SES · er.
Is successor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səkˈsɛsə/ (suk-SES-uh).