How do you pronounce "summary"?

In American English: /ˈsʌmɝi/ (SUHM-ur-ee). In British English: /sˈɐməɹi/ (S-ɐm). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌmɝi/ (SUHM-ur-ee). In Australian English: /sˈʌməɹi/ (S-uhm-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌmɝi/ (SUHM-ur-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɐməɹi/ (S-ɐm).

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/ˈsʌmɝi/

SUHM-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sʌmsum·ɝma·iry

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