How to pronounce sumti
Say it like SOOM-tee. Sumti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOM).
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- SOOM
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sumti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sumti
American and British speakers say sumti in essentially the same way: /ˈsumti/ in the US and /ˈsuːmti/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOOM-tee.
What does sumti mean?
- an argument passed to a selbri (“predicate”)
- a parameter ("place") in a selbri (“predicate”)'s "place structure", which can be filled with an argument (sumti (“argument”) in the above sense)
Where does sumti come from?
Borrowed from Lojban sumti.
Questions about saying sumti
How do you pronounce sumti?
Say SOOM-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsumti/. In British English it is /ˈsuːmti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sumti?
Sumti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOM). Broken into parts: SOOM · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say sumti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsumti/ and the British form is /ˈsuːmti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.