How to Pronounce "sum and substance"
expression
ˈsəm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsəbstəns
SUM and SUB-stuhns
sˈʌm/ /ˈænd/ /sˈʌbstəns
SUM and SUB-stuhns
Definition
The main point or the most important part of something, often used to sum up an argument or explanation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsəbstəns
British English
sˈʌm/ /ˈænd/ /sˈʌbstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUM and SUB-stuhns
UK
SUM and SUB-stuhns
Listen in Context
The sum and substance of his speech was that we must work harder.
Can you give me the sum and substance of this article?
The sum and substance of the meeting was to reduce costs.
To put it simply, the sum and substance is that the project will be delayed.