How to Pronounce "summon"
word
/ˈsəmən/
SUH-muhn
/sˈʌmən/
SUH-muhn
Definition
To officially call someone to come, often for a meeting, or to magically call for a spirit or help.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəmən/
British English
/sˈʌmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-muhn
UK
SUH-muhn
Listen in Context
The teacher summoned the students to the front of the class.
They were summoned to a meeting with their boss.
The king summoned his advisors.
He tried to summon the courage to speak in public.