To pronounce "summarise", say SUMM-ar-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"summarise" has 4 syllables: summ-ar-is-e. It rhymes with summerise, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: summerise — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“Jim was asked to summarize the document by Wednesday.”
“After the meeting, Jim summarized the major decisions made.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Summarise" has 4 syllables: summ · ar · is · e.
Summarise: To prepare a summary of (something).
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