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How to pronounce 'sum' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "sum"

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Simple pronunciation
suhm
IPA transcription
/səm/
Word frequency
2,089th

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What does "sum" mean?

  1. the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items

Examples of "sum" in a sentence

  • The sum of 2 and 3 is 5.
  • She was asked to sum up the meeting.
  • He tried to sum up his thoughts.

How common is "sum"?

Sum is the 2,089th most common word in English.

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