How to Pronounce Successor

To pronounce "successor", say SUCC-ess-or — 3 syllables, IPA /səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “successor”

"successor" has 3 syllables: succ-ess-or. It rhymes with dresser and oppressor, if that helps it stick.

What does successor mean?

noun

A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
“George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US.”
The next heir in order or succession.

Synonyms

aftercomer

Antonyms

predecessor

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Words that rhyme with successor

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dresser oppressor predecessor assessor professor transgressor blesser lessor possessor stressor cessor processor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "successor"?▾

"Successor" has 3 syllables: succ · ess · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "successor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "successor" is /səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/.

What does "successor" mean?▾

Successor: A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.

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