How to pronounce summaries
Say it like SUHM-uh-reez. Summaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summaries 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of summaries
American and British speakers say summaries in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌməriz/ in the US and /ˈsʌməriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-uh-reez.
What does summaries mean?
- plural of summary How to pronounce summary
Questions about saying summaries
How do you pronounce summaries?
Say SUHM-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌməriz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌməriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summaries?
Summaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say summaries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌməriz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌməriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.