How to Pronounce Sumac

To pronounce "sumac", say SUM-ac — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈs(j)uːmæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈs(j)uːmæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sumac”

"sumac" has 2 syllables: sum-ac. It rhymes with numac and rumack, if that helps it stick.

What does sumac mean?

noun

  1. Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria).
  2. Dried and chopped-up leaves and stems of a plant of the genus Rhus, particularly the tanner's sumac (see sense 1), used for dyeing and tanning leather or for medicinal purposes.

verb

  1. To apply a preparation of sumac to (an object), for example, to a piece of leather to tan it.

Words that rhyme with sumac

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numacrumack

Related words

sumachshumacstaghornpoisonsumackshumackskunkbush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sumac"?▾

"Sumac" has 2 syllables: sum · ac.

What is the IPA transcription of "sumac"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sumac" is /ˈs(j)uːmæk/.

What does "sumac" mean?▾

Sumac: Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria).

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