How to pronounce somersaults
Say it like SUHM-er-sawlts. Somersaults has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- er
- sawlts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somersaults 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.
- sawltsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of somersaults
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHM-uh-sawlts.
What does somersaults mean?
- plural of somersault How to pronounce somersault
- third-person singular simple present indicative of somersault How to pronounce somersault
Questions about saying somersaults
How do you pronounce somersaults?
Say SUHM-er-sawlts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmɚˌsɔlts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌməˌsɔːlts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somersaults?
Somersaults has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · er · sawlts.
Is somersaults 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 /ˈsʌməˌsɔːlts/ (SUHM-uh-sawlts).