How to pronounce successors
Say it like suk-SES-erz. Successors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- suk
- SES
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Successors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of successors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suk-SES-uz.
What does successors mean?
- plural of successor How to pronounce successor
Questions about saying successors
How do you pronounce successors?
Say suk-SES-erz. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsɛsɚz/. In British English it is /səkˈsɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in successors?
Successors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: suk · SES · erz.
Is successors 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 /səkˈsɛsəz/ (suk-SES-uz).