How to pronounce summers
Say it like SUHM-erz. Summers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌmɚz/SUHM-erz
UK British/ˈsʌməz/SUHM-uz
- SUHM
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of summers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHM-uz.
What does summers mean?
noun
- plural of summer How to pronounce summer
- In the summer.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of summer How to pronounce summer
Words that sound like summers
- somers
- summer's
Questions about saying summers
How do you pronounce summers?
Say SUHM-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summers?
Summers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · erz.
Is summers 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 /ˈsʌməz/ (SUHM-uz).
What words sound the same as summers?
Summers sounds the same as somers, summer's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.