How to pronounce succumb
Say it like suh-KUHM. Succumb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- suh
- KUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succumb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of succumb
American and British speakers say succumb in essentially the same way: /səˈkʌm/ in the US and /səˈkʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KUHM.
What does succumb mean?
- To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.“succumb to temptation”
- To give up, or give in.
- To die.“succumb to pneumonia”
Where does succumb come from?
From Old French succomber, from Latin succumbō.
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Questions about saying succumb
How do you pronounce succumb?
Say suh-KUHM. The American pronunciation is /səˈkʌm/. In British English it is /səˈkʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succumb?
Succumb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: suh · KUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say succumb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkʌm/ and the British form is /səˈkʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.