How to pronounce succumbed
Say it like suh-KUHMD. Succumbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMD).
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- suh
- KUHMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succumbed 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.
- KUHMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of succumbed
American and British speakers say succumbed in essentially the same way: /səˈkʌmd/ in the US and /səˈkʌmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KUHMD.
What does succumbed mean?
- simple past and past participle of succumb How to pronounce succumb
Words that rhyme with succumbed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of succumbed.
Questions about saying succumbed
How do you pronounce succumbed?
Say suh-KUHMD. The American pronunciation is /səˈkʌmd/. In British English it is /səˈkʌmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succumbed?
Succumbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMD). Broken into parts: suh · KUHMD.
Do Americans and Brits say succumbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkʌmd/ and the British form is /səˈkʌmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.