How to Pronounce "sumerian"
word
suˈmɛɹiən
soo-MAIR-ee-uhn
suːˈmɪəriən
soo-MEER-ee-uhn
Definition
Relating to Sumer, an ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, or its people, language, or culture.
IPA Transcription
American English
suˈmɛɹiən
British English
suːˈmɪəriən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soo-MAIR-ee-uhn
UK
soo-MEER-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The Sumerian people lived in Mesopotamia.
They used Sumerian writing on clay tablets.
The Sumerian language is one of the oldest known.
My favorite artifact in the museum is a Sumerian sculpture.