How to pronounce summon
Say it like SUHM-un. Summon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce summon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of summon
American and British speakers say summon in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmən/ in the US and /ˈsʌmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-un.
What does summon mean?
- call in an official matter, such as to attend court
- ask to come“summon a lawyer”
- cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively“clicking on the icon calls up the program”“the author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas”
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Questions about saying summon
How do you pronounce summon?
Say SUHM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmən/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summon?
Summon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say summon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmən/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.