How do you pronounce "summer"?

In American English: /ˈsʌmɝ/ (SUHM-ur). In British English: /sˈɐmə/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌmɝ/ (SUHM-ur). In Australian English: /sˈʌmə/ (S-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌmɝ/ (SUHM-ur), while in British English it's /sˈɐmə/ (S).

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summer

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/ˈsʌmɝ/

SUHM-ur

Syllable Breakdown

sʌmsum·ɝmer

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