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sum

Syllables: sum has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /sʌm/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with sum

How do you divide sum into syllables?

sum divides as sum. sum has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in sum?

Sum has 1 syllable (sum).

Which syllable is stressed in sum?

The stressed syllable in sum is sum. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce sum?

/sʌm/ in American English.