Sum has 1 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. | |
| 2. | Cole's Axiom: The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing. | |
| 3. | Please sum up your idea. | |
| 4. | The sum came to over 20,000 yen. | |
| 5. | I paid in a lump sum when I bought a television set. | |
| 6. | Don't haggle over a small sum of money. | |
| 7. | To Brian's surprise, his debt amounted to a considerable sum. | |
| 8. | Even a large sum of money cannot take the place of a man's life. | |
| 9. | How did you come by such a large sum of money? | |
| 10. | The old man contributed a large sum of money to the poor. |