success

/səkˈsɛs/

Syllables suc·cess

Stress suc-CESS

Phonics Breakdown

suc

/sək/

schwa

cess

/sɛs/

short e

Meaning

the achievement of a desired aim or result

Sound Reference

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su=/sə/(support) + cess=/sɛs/(cess in process)

Example

Hard work is the key to success.