How to pronounce succinct
Say it like suk-SINGKT. Succinct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SINGKT).
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- suk
- SINGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succinct 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.
- SINGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of succinct
American and British speakers say succinct in essentially the same way: /səkˈsɪŋkt/ in the US and /səkˈsɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: suk-SINT.
What does succinct mean?
- Compressed into a small area; compact.“Unlike general lossless data compression algorithms, succinct data structures retain the ability to use them in-place, without decompressing them first.”
- Of an action, etc.: lasting a short time; brief, curt.
- Of speech or writing: brief and to the point; concise.“You should give clear, succinct information to the clients.”
Where does succinct come from?
The adverb is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with succinct
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Questions about saying succinct
How do you pronounce succinct?
Say suk-SINGKT. The American pronunciation is /səkˈsɪŋkt/. In British English it is /səkˈsɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succinct?
Succinct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SINGKT). Broken into parts: suk · SINGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say succinct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səkˈsɪŋkt/ and the British form is /səkˈsɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.