How to pronounce summat
Say it like SUHM-ut. Summat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summat 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of summat
American and British speakers say summat in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmət/ in the US and /ˈsʌmət/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-ut.
What does summat mean?
- Something.
- Something (“to a degree”); somewhat.
Where does summat come from?
Dialectal variant of somewhat attested from the 18th century.
Words that rhyme with summat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of summat.
Words that sound like summat
Questions about saying summat
How do you pronounce summat?
Say SUHM-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmət/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summat?
Summat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say summat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmət/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as summat?
Summat sounds the same as summit in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.