sumo meaning

UK US /ˈsumoʊ/ 2 syllables

sumo (noun): a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground.

Definition of sumo

  1. a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground

    Type of: wrestling, sport

How to pronounce sumo

sumo is pronounced /ˈsumoʊ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in MO · 4-letter words

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