How to Pronounce Succeeding

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

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Syllables

Letters

/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “succeeding”

"succeeding" has 3 syllables: succ-eed-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

What does succeeding 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.”

noun

Success

adjective

Following, next in order.

Synonyms

come after do well flourish next

Antonyms

precede fail fall on one's face preceding

Words that rhyme with succeeding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

preceding misleading pleading leading proceeding receding exceeding conceding preceeding feeding speeding ceding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "succeeding"?▾

"Succeeding" has 3 syllables: succ · eed · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "succeeding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "succeeding" is /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/.

What does "succeeding" mean?▾

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

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