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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cess
  • 7 letters
Syllables
suc-cess: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: suc-CESS.
Pronunciation
/səkˈsɛs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as suc-cess.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide success into syllables?

success divides as suc-cess. suc-cess: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in success?

Success has 2 syllables (suc-cess).

Which syllable is stressed in success?

The stressed syllable in success is cess. The 2nd syllable is stressed: suc-CESS.

How do you pronounce success?

/səkˈsɛs/ in American English.