How to pronounce summing
Say it like SUHM-ing. Summing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
- SUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of summing
American and British speakers say summing in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-ing.
What does summing mean?
- present participle and gerund of sum How to pronounce sum
- The act or result of addition; a sum.
- Alternative form of something.
Words that rhyme with summing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of summing.
Questions about saying summing
How do you pronounce summing?
Say SUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summing?
Summing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say summing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.