How to pronounce succotash
Say it like SUHK-uh-tash. Succotash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- uh
- tash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succotash 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.
- tashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of succotash
American and British speakers say succotash in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌkəˌtæʃ/ in the US and /ˈsʌkəˌtæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-uh-tash.
What does succotash mean?
- A stew made from kernels of corn, lima beans, tomatoes and sometimes peppers.
Where does succotash come from?
Borrowed from Narragansett msíckquatash (“boiled corn kernels”).
Questions about saying succotash
How do you pronounce succotash?
Say SUHK-uh-tash. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkəˌtæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkəˌtæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succotash?
Succotash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · uh · tash.
Do Americans and Brits say succotash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌkəˌtæʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌkəˌtæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.