How to Pronounce Succession

To pronounce "succession", say SUCC-ess-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “succession”

"succession" has 3 syllables: succ-ess-ion. It rhymes with expression and discretion, if that helps it stick.

What does succession mean?

noun

  1. An act of following in sequence.
  2. A sequence of things in order.

Words that rhyme with succession

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expressiondiscretionoppressionobsessionconcessionimpressionprogressionquestionaccessionregressiondigressionpossession

Related words

successivenesssequencesucceedsuccessiveconsequencepredecessor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "succession"?▾

"Succession" has 3 syllables: succ · ess · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "succession"?▾

The IPA transcription of "succession" is /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/.

What does "succession" mean?▾

Succession: An act of following in sequence.

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