How to pronounce succursal
Say it like suh-KUR-sul. Succursal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- suh
- KUR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succursal 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of succursal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-KUR-sul.
What does succursal mean?
- subsidiary (to a religious establishment)
- Serving to aid or help; serving as a chapel of ease; tributary.
- A subsidiary parish.
Words that rhyme with succursal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of succursal.
Questions about saying succursal
How do you pronounce succursal?
Say suh-KUR-sul. The American pronunciation is /səˈkɝsəl/. In British English it is /səˈkɜːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succursal?
Succursal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: suh · KUR · sul.
Is succursal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈkɜːsəl/ (suh-KUR-sul).