How do you pronounce "sumac"?

In American English: /ˈsuːmæk/ (SOOM-ak). In British English: /sˈuːmak/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsuːmæk/ (SOOM-ak). In Australian English: /sˈuːmak/ (S).

Is "sumac" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsuːmæk/ (SOOM-ak), while in British English it's /sˈuːmak/ (S).

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sumac

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/ˈsuːmæk/

SOOM-ak

Syllable Breakdown

suːmsu·ækmac

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