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How to pronounce:
succeed
Phonetic Transcription:
səkˈsiːd
Examples:
If the hostile neighbors succeed, it is impossible to follow the dictum.
Booth was the only one of the assassins to succeed.
Ingenuity and teamwork are the skills necessary to succeed.
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Common mistakes of succeed pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "suc-ˈceed". This is incorrect; the stress is on the second syllable: "suc-ˈceed". Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on "ceed".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "sʌk" instead of "sək". This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is "sək-ˈceed". Tip: Focus on the schwa sound for the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common error is to pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "kuh-succeed". The correct sound is softer, as in "suc-ˈceed". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to get the soft "c" sound right.
- Omitting the final "d": Some may drop the "d" at the end, saying "suc-ˈceed" instead of "suc-ˈsiːd". This changes the meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the final "d" clearly to ensure correct understanding.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "succeed" with "succeeding" or "success", mispronouncing them as "suc-ˈseeding" or "suc-ˈcess". Each word has its own stress pattern. Tip: Practice each word separately to master their unique pronunciations.