How to pronounce succory
Say it like SUHK-uh-ree. Succory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of succory
American and British speakers say succory in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌkəri/ in the US and /ˈsʌkəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-uh-ree.
What does succory mean?
- Chicory (Cichorium intybus).
Where does succory come from?
From earlier Dutch succoreye, sukereye (Modern Dutch suikerij (“chicory”)), from Middle Dutch, from Old French cicorée.
Questions about saying succory
How do you pronounce succory?
Say SUHK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkəri/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succory?
Succory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say succory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌkəri/ and the British form is /ˈsʌkəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.