What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
summersault
Example
She performed a perfect summersault during her gymnastics routine. [summersault: noun]
Example
The children were doing summersaults in the park, having fun and laughing. [summersaults: plural noun]
somersault
Example
He did a somersault off the diving board and splashed into the pool. [somersault: noun]
Example
She somersaulted across the grass, enjoying the feeling of the sun on her face. [somersaulted: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Somersault is more commonly used than summersault in everyday language and sports contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between summersault and somersault?
Summersault is more formal and is typically associated with gymnastics and formal sports, while somersault is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
