How to pronounce safari
Say it like suh-FAR-ee. Safari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAR).
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- suh
- FAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Safari pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of safari
American and British speakers say safari in essentially the same way: /səˈfɑri/ in the US and /səˈfɑːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FAH-ree.
What does safari mean?
- an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
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Words that rhyme with safari
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of safari.
Questions about saying safari
How do you pronounce safari?
Say suh-FAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /səˈfɑri/. In British English it is /səˈfɑːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in safari?
Safari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAR). Broken into parts: suh · FAR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say safari the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfɑri/ and the British form is /səˈfɑːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.