word
summa cum laude
SOO-mah kum LOW-day
ˈsʊmə kʌm ˈlaʊdeɪListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
summacumlaude
Dictionary meaning
with the highest distinction; top academic honor
History and origin
Latin: with the highest praise
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “summa cum laude” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction