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