How to Pronounce "succumbed"
word
səˈkəmd
suh-KUHMD
səkˈʌmd
suh-KUMD
Definition
To stop resisting something and be overcome by it, often by giving in to pressure, temptation, or a force. It can also mean to die from an illness or injury.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈkəmd
British English
səkˈʌmd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-KUHMD
UK
suh-KUMD
Listen in Context
He succumbed to his illness after a long fight.
She finally succumbed to temptation and ate the chocolate.
Many soldiers succumbed to their wounds.
After days without sleep, I succumbed and took a nap at my desk.