How to Pronounce "sumner"
word
/ˈsəmnɝ/
SUHM-nur
/ˈsʌmnə/
SUHM-nuh
Definition
A 'sumner' was a historical official responsible for delivering court summons or orders, mainly in old English law. It is also a surname.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəmnɝ/
British English
/ˈsʌmnə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHM-nur
UK
SUHM-nuh
Listen in Context
The sumner delivered the court order to the village.
In medieval England, a sumner played an important legal role.
His last name is Sumner.
You don't see the word sumner much outside of old books and history classes.