How many syllables in sum up?

There are 2 syllables in the word sum up.

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Divide sum up into syllables:

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up

How to pronounce sum up:

Definition of sum up:

sum up (noun):: summary

Synonyms for sum up:

brief

conspectus

digest

encapsulation

inventory

outline

précis

recap

recapitulation

resume

resumé

roundup

run-through

rundown

résumé

sum

summa

summarization

summary

summing-up

synopsis

Antonyms for sum up:

add

break down

elaborate

enlarge

expand

expand on

increase

lengthen

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