How to pronounce summoning
Say it like SUHM-uh-ning. Summoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
- SUHM
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summoning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of summoning
American and British speakers say summoning in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-uh-ning.
What does summoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of summon How to pronounce summon
- The act by which somebody is summoned.“spirit summonings”
Where does summoning come from?
From summon + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying summoning
How do you pronounce summoning?
Say SUHM-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summoning?
Summoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say summoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.