How to Pronounce Summary

To pronounce "summary", say SUMM-ary — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌməɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsʌməɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “summary”

"summary" has 2 syllables: summ-ary. It rhymes with glimmery and rumery, if that helps it stick.

What does summary mean?

noun

  1. An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

adjective

  1. Concise, brief or presented in a condensed form

    “A summary review is in the appendix.”

  2. Performed speedily and without formal ceremony.

    “They used summary executions to break the resistance of the people.”

Synonyms

bottom lineshort formupshot

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Words that rhyme with summary

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glimmeryrumery

Related words

concisesuccinctcompendioussummarizationcompactdrumheadunofficialsuccinctly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "summary"?▾

"Summary" has 2 syllables: summ · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "summary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "summary" is /ˈsʌməɹi/.

What does "summary" mean?▾

Summary: An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

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