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success
Definition:
(nou) an event that accomplishes its intended purpose (nou) an attainment that is successful (nou) a state of prosperity or fame (nou) a person with a record of successes
Phonetic Transcription:
səkˈses
Examples:
Coeducation was reinstated in 1970 with great success.
In spite of these worrisome problems the partnership as a great success.
In spite of these worrisome problems the partnership was a great success.
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Common mistakes of success pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "suc-ˈcess". In both US and UK English, the stress is on the second syllable: "suc-ˈcess". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "cess" part.
- Overpronouncing the "u": Many people pronounce "success" as "suc-ˈkess" with an exaggerated "u". The correct pronunciation is "səkˈsɛs" in US English and "səkˈsɛs" in UK English. Tip: Keep the "u" sound subtle and quick.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might say "suc-cess-es" as if there are three syllables. "Success" has only two syllables: "suc-ˈcess". Tip: Break it down into two clear parts to avoid confusion.
- Confusing "success" with "succeed": Learners sometimes mix up the pronunciation of "success" with "succeed". "Success" is pronounced "səˈkɛs", while "succeed" is "səkˈsid". Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds.
- Pronouncing the "c" as a "k": Some people say "suk-ˈsess", using a hard "k" sound for the "c". The correct pronunciation is with an "s" sound: "səˈkɛs" in US and "səkˈsɛs" in UK. Tip: Remember that the "c" in "success" is soft, like "s".