How to Pronounce Succumbing

To pronounce "succumbing", say SUCC-umb-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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Letters

SUCC-umb-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “succumbing”

"succumbing" has 3 syllables: succ-umb-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.

What does succumbing mean?

verb

  1. To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.

    “Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization.”

  2. To give up, or give in.

Words that rhyme with succumbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrumming

Related words

yieldcapitulatingsurrenderingcapitulationcapitulatecapitulatedsurrendered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "succumbing"?▾

"Succumbing" has 3 syllables: succ · umb · ing.

What does "succumbing" mean?▾

Succumbing: To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.

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