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