How to pronounce summy
Say it like SUHM-ee. Summy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of summy
American and British speakers say summy in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmi/ in the US and /ˈsʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-ee.
What does summy mean?
- Somersault.
Where does summy come from?
Clipping of somersault (whose first syllable is pronounced /sʌm/) + -y.
Words that rhyme with summy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of summy.
Questions about saying summy
How do you pronounce summy?
Say SUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summy?
Summy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say summy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.