How to pronounce sums
Say it like SUHMZ. Sums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sums
American and British speakers say sums in essentially the same way: /sʌmz/ in the US and /sʌmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHMZ.
What does sums mean?
- plural of sum How to pronounce sum
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sum How to pronounce sum
Questions about saying sums
How do you pronounce sums?
Say SUHMZ. The American pronunciation is /sʌmz/. In British English it is /sʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sums?
Sums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌmz/ and the British form is /sʌmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.