How to Pronounce Sumo

To pronounce "sumo", say SUM-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsuːməʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈsuːməʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sumo”

"sumo" has 2 syllables: sum-o. It rhymes with pneumo and pneumo-, if that helps it stick.

What does sumo mean?

noun

  1. A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.
  2. A rikishi (sumo wrestler)

Words that rhyme with sumo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pneumopneumo-mapfumozummo

Related words

kuroboshisotomusotorikumikuisagarupuroresuottsukezenpaishumokuzori

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sumo"?▾

"Sumo" has 2 syllables: sum · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "sumo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sumo" is /ˈsuːməʊ/.

What does "sumo" mean?▾

Sumo: A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.

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