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.

What does succeed mean?

verb

  1. To follow something in sequence or time.
  2. To replace or supplant someone in order vis-à-vis an office, position, or title.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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 something in sequence or time.

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