How to Pronounce "successor"
word
/səkˈsɛsɝ/
suhk-SESS-er
/səksˈɛsɐ/
suhk-SESS-uh
Definition
A successor is a person or thing that comes after another, especially someone who takes over a job, position, or title from someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səkˈsɛsɝ/
British English
/səksˈɛsɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhk-SESS-er
UK
suhk-SESS-uh
Listen in Context
The king chose his eldest son as his successor.
She will be the successor when the manager retires.
A successor is needed for the CEO position.
After he stepped down, his chosen successor struggled at first.