Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sumner

/ˈsʌmnɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.19 in modern English

Syllables
sum-n-er
IPA
/ˈsʌmnɚ/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

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Etymology

From Middle English sumner (“summoner”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsʌmnɚ/
  • British English: /ˈsʌmnə/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce sumner?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsʌmnɚ/.
What does sumner mean?
A surname originating as an occupation for a summoner in court.
Where does sumner come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce sumner

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