How to pronounce sumners
Say it like SUHM-nerz. Sumners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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US American/ˈsʌmnɚz/SUHM-nerz
UK British/ˈsʌmnəz/SUHM-nuz
- SUHM
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sumners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sumners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHM-nuz.
What does sumners mean?
noun
- plural of sumner
Questions about saying sumners
How do you pronounce sumners?
Say SUHM-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sumners?
Sumners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · nerz.
Is sumners pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌmnəz/ (SUHM-nuz).