How to Pronounce Somersaults

To pronounce "somersaults", say SOM-ers-aults — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SOM-ers-aults

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💡 Tip for remembering “somersaults”

"somersaults" has 3 syllables: som-ers-aults. It rhymes with waltz and schmaltz, if that helps it stick.

What does somersaults mean?

noun

  1. Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degree while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet going over one's head.

verb

  1. To perform a somersault.

    “The performer somersaulted all the way across the stage.”

Words that rhyme with somersaults

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waltzschmaltzassaultsfaultsdefaultshaltsvaultsbasaltsexaltsmalts

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "somersaults"?▾

"Somersaults" has 3 syllables: som · ers · aults.

What does "somersaults" mean?▾

Somersaults: Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degree while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet going over one's head.

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