How to Pronounce Succeed

To pronounce "succeed", say succ-EED — 2 syllables, IPA /səkˈsid/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/səkˈsid/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/səksˈiːd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “succeed”

Break "succeed" into 2 beats and lean on "EED" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with accede and concede, if that helps it stick.

What does succeed mean?

verb

  1. To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

    “Autumn succeeds summer.”

  2. To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful.

    “The persecution of any righteous practice has never succeeded in the face of history; in fact, it can expedite the collapse of the persecutory regime.”

Synonyms

come afterdo wellflourish

Antonyms

precedefailfall on one's face

Words that rhyme with succeed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedseedsupersedegreedproceed

Related words

followsuccessionresulteffectivesuccessorhappencomeaccomplish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "succeed"?▾

"Succeed" has 2 syllables: succ · eed.

What is the IPA transcription of "succeed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "succeed" is /səkˈsid/.

What does "succeed" mean?▾

Succeed: To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

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