How to pronounce succour
Say it like SUHK-er. Succour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succour 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of succour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHK-uh.
What does succour mean?
- Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
- Aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers, especially reinforcements sent to support military action.
- Protection, refuge, shelter; (countable) a place providing such protection, refuge or shelter.
- To give aid, assistance, or help.
- To provide aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers; in particular, for helping a place under siege.
- To protect, to shelter; to provide a refuge.
Where does succour come from?
The verb is derived from Middle English socouren (“to help”), from Anglo-Norman socure (compare modern French secourir), also from Latin succurrēre.
Words that rhyme with succour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of succour.
Words that sound like succour
Questions about saying succour
How do you pronounce succour?
Say SUHK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succour?
Succour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · er.
Is succour 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 /ˈsʌkə/ (SUHK-uh).
What words sound the same as succour?
Succour sounds the same as sucker in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.