How to Pronounce Succeeded

To pronounce "succeeded", say SUCC-eed-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /səkˈsiːdɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səkˈsiːdɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “succeeded”

"succeeded" has 3 syllables: succ-eed-ed. It rhymes with conceded and unheeded, if that helps it stick.

What does succeeded mean?

verb

To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.
“Autumn succeeds summer.”
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 after do well flourish

Antonyms

precede fail fall on one's face

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Words that rhyme with succeeded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceded unheeded acceded ceded proceeded unimpeded needed impeded heeded unneeded receded beaded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "succeeded"?▾

"Succeeded" has 3 syllables: succ · eed · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "succeeded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "succeeded" is /səkˈsiːdɪd/.

What does "succeeded" mean?▾

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

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