How to pronounce "summten" in German
ˈzʊmən
SUMM·ten
Primary stress: summ
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Die Drohnen summten den ganzen Tag.
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2 clipsThe German word “summten” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈzʊmən. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (summ · ten), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (summ). Grammatically, “summten” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “summten” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇩🇪 DEDW DeutschClip #1 · @0:16
“Von frühmorgens bis Sonnenuntergang. Die Drohnen summten den ganzen Tag. Wir beachten sie schon gar nicht mehr.”
Definition & Meaning: “summten”
- to buzz; to hum
- inflection of summen:
- first/third-person plural preterite
Example Sentences (2)
- “Ich höre die Bienen summen.”
- “Die Drohnen summten den ganzen Tag.”
Pronounce: “summten”
- Syllables:
- summ · ten
- Primary stress:
- summ
- IPA:
- ˈzʊmən
- Hear it in context
- summten
Frequently asked questions about summten
How do you pronounce “summten” in German?
“summten” is pronounced ⁄ˈzʊmən⁄ in German. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “summten” mean?
“summten” means: to buzz; to hum