How to Pronounce Summarily

To pronounce "summarily", say SUMM-ar-ily — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈmæɹɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səˈmæɹɪli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “summarily”

"summarily" has 3 syllables: summ-ar-ily. It rhymes with arbitrarily and warily, if that helps it stick.

What does summarily mean?

adverb

(manner) In a summary manner.
“They were fired summarily at a single plant-wide meeting.”
(duration) Over a short period of time, briefly.
“He covered the topic summarily in an answer to a question.”

Synonyms

unceremoniously ephemerally fleetingly transiently

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Words that rhyme with summarily

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arbitrarily warily wearily primarily customarily ordinarily extraordinarily necessarily temporarily merrily unnecessarily voluntarily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "summarily"?▾

"Summarily" has 3 syllables: summ · ar · ily.

What is the IPA transcription of "summarily"?▾

The IPA transcription of "summarily" is /səˈmæɹɪli/.

What does "summarily" mean?▾

Summarily: (manner) In a summary manner.

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