How to pronounce somersaulting
Say it like SUHM-er-sawl-ting. Somersaulting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- er
- sawl
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somersaulting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of somersaulting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHM-uh-sawl-ting.
What does somersaulting mean?
- present participle and gerund of somersault How to pronounce somersault
- An instance of performing a somersault.
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Questions about saying somersaulting
How do you pronounce somersaulting?
Say SUHM-er-sawl-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmɚˌsɔltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌməˌsɔːltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somersaulting?
Somersaulting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · er · sawl · ting.
Is somersaulting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌməˌsɔːltɪŋ/ (SUHM-uh-sawl-ting).