How to pronounce succumbing
Say it like suh-KUHM-ing. Succumbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- suh
- KUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succumbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of succumbing
American and British speakers say succumbing in essentially the same way: /səˈkʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /səˈkʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KUHM-ing.
What does succumbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of succumb How to pronounce succumb
Words that rhyme with succumbing
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Questions about saying succumbing
How do you pronounce succumbing?
Say suh-KUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /səˈkʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈkʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succumbing?
Succumbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: suh · KUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say succumbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /səˈkʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.