How to pronounce succubous
Say it like SUHK-yuu-bus. Succubous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- yuu
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succubous 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of succubous
American and British speakers say succubous in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌkjʊbəs/ in the US and /ˈsʌkjʊbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-yuu-bus.
What does succubous mean?
- Describing an arrangement of leaves such that proximal (posterior) parts of older leaves overlap the distal (anterior) parts of younger ones.
Questions about saying succubous
How do you pronounce succubous?
Say SUHK-yuu-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkjʊbəs/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkjʊbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succubous?
Succubous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · yuu · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say succubous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌkjʊbəs/ and the British form is /ˈsʌkjʊbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.