How to pronounce summa
Say it like SOO-muh. Summa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of summa
American and British speakers say summa in essentially the same way: /ˈsumə/ in the US and /ˈsuːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-muh.
What does summa mean?
- A comprehensive summary of, or treatise on a subject, especially theology or philosophy.
- A culmination or archetypal example.
Where does summa come from?
From Latin summa.
Words that rhyme with summa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of summa.
Questions about saying summa
How do you pronounce summa?
Say SOO-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsumə/. In British English it is /ˈsuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summa?
Summa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say summa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsumə/ and the British form is /ˈsuːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.