How to pronounce summery
Say it like SUHM-uh-ree. Summery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of summery
American and British speakers say summery in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌməri/ in the US and /ˈsʌməri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-uh-ree.
What does summery mean?
- Relating to the summer.“She wore a light summery dress.”
- Of weather, typical of summer.
Where does summery come from?
From Middle English somery; equivalent to summer + -y.
Words that rhyme with summery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of summery.
Words that sound like summery
Questions about saying summery
How do you pronounce summery?
Say SUHM-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌməri/. In British English it is /ˈsʌməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summery?
Summery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say summery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌməri/ and the British form is /ˈsʌməri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as summery?
Summery sounds the same as summary in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.