How to Pronounce "summons"
word
/ˈsəmənz/
SUH-munz
/sˈʌmənz/
SUM-uhnz
Definition
A formal official order telling someone to appear in a court or at a legal proceeding. Sometimes, it can also mean an urgent call to action or duty.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəmənz/
British English
/sˈʌmənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-munz
UK
SUM-uhnz
Listen in Context
He received a summons to appear in court next week.
A police officer brought the summons to her house.
If you ignore a summons, you may face a fine.
The lawyer checked the details on the summons before responding.