How to Pronounce "succession"
word
səkˈsɛʃən
suk-SESH-uhn
səksˈɛʃən
suks-ESH-uhn
Definition
Succession means the order in which people or things follow one another, especially when someone takes over a position or role from someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
səkˈsɛʃən
British English
səksˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suk-SESH-uhn
UK
suks-ESH-uhn
Listen in Context
There was a succession of storms last week.
We watched a succession of comedy acts all night long.
He is next in succession for the CEO position.
With no clear rules, the royal succession became a crisis.