How to pronounce succulent
Say it like SUHK-yuh-lint. Succulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- yuh
- lint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succulent 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of succulent
American and British speakers say succulent in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/ in the US and /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-yuh-lint.
What does succulent mean?
- A succulent plant.
- Juicy or lush.
- Luscious or delectable.
- Having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water.
Where does succulent come from?
Borrowed from French succulent, from Latin succulentus.
Questions about saying succulent
How do you pronounce succulent?
Say SUHK-yuh-lint. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succulent?
Succulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · yuh · lint.
Do Americans and Brits say succulent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.