Pronunciation: [sˈʌməsˌɛt] (IPA) 
Summerset is a word that is commonly misspelled as 'Somerset'. The correct way to spell it is with a double 'm'. The word refers to a type of wrestling move or throw, typically executed by lifting an opponent and dropping them to the ground. The phonetic transcription for Summerset is /ˈsʌmərsɛt/. The 's' in the beginning is pronounced as a voiceless fricative, while the 'e' in the last syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound.
Summerset is a term that can be interpreted in two primary ways: as a noun, it refers to an acrobatic or aerial maneuver typically executed while skiing, snowboarding, or trampolining; as a verb, it describes the action of performing such a maneuver. Summerset is also sometimes spelled as somersault or somersaults.
As a noun, a summerset denotes a skillful, gymnastic movement where the performer flips head over heels in the air, rotating their body parallel to the ground. It generally involves a full revolution and is often executed with precision and grace, highlighting athleticism and body control. This action is commonly associated with freestyle skiing or snowboarding, where athletes jump off ramps, launch into the air, and perform summersets before landing smoothly. The term is also used in reference to trampolining, where individuals bounce off the trampoline and execute summersets in mid-air.
When used as a verb, the action of summersetting describes the act of performing a summerset or engaging in multiple successive flips or rotations. The term is frequently applied in both casual and professional settings to describe the specific movement of spinning through the air while maintaining control and balance.
Overall, the concept of summerset captures the essence of agile acrobatics and aerial maneuvers commonly witnessed in various recreational and competitive sports, adding flair and excitement to the performer's repertoire.
Other spellings of somersault and somerset-see somersault.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "Summerset" has an interesting etymology as it is derived from an Old English word "sūthmǣresǣte" which means "southern settle" or "southern land".
The term was used in Old English to refer to a region in the south of England, specifically Somerset, which is now a county in the southwestern part of the country. It is believed that the name "Summerset" emerged as a variation or corruption of the original name.
The word "sūthmǣresǣte" can be further broken down into two elements: "sūth" meaning "south", and "mǣresǣte" meaning "dweller" or "settler". This suggests that the term originally referred to people who settled or dwelled in the southern region of England.
