How do you pronounce "summit"?

In American English: /ˈsʌmət/ (SUHM-uht). In British English: /sˈɐmɪt/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌmət/ (SUHM-uht). In Australian English: /sˈʌmɪt/ (S-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌmət/ (SUHM-uht), while in British English it's /sˈɐmɪt/ (S).

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summit

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/ˈsʌmət/

SUHM-uht

Syllable Breakdown

sʌmsum·ətmit

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