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How to pronounce 'some' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "some" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "some"

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Simple pronunciation
suhm
IPA transcription
/səm/
Word frequency
72nd

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What does "some" mean?

  1. 1.an unspecified amount or number of something
  2. 2.a certain amount or number of something, but not a lot

Examples of "some" in a sentence

  • Can I have some of your candy?
  • Some people like coffee, some like tea.
  • I have some free time this afternoon.

How common is "some"?

Some is the 72nd most common word in English.

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