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