How to Pronounce Summit

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsʌmɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “summit”

"summit" has 2 syllables: summ-it. It rhymes with plummet and demit, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: summitt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does summit mean?

noun

  1. A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

    “In summer, it is possible to hike to the summit of Mount Shasta.”

  2. A gathering or assembly of leaders.

    “They met for an international summit on environmental issues.”

verb

  1. (hiking) To reach the summit of a mountain.

Synonyms

acmeapexpeakzenith

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Words that rhyme with summit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plummetdemitsummategrummetdimitlimbatehumateclimatbrummittbrumettbrummet

Related words

cresttippeakheightpinnacletopcrownelevation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "summit"?▾

"Summit" has 2 syllables: summ · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "summit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "summit" is /ˈsʌmɪt/.

What does "summit" mean?▾

Summit: A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

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