How to pronounce samara
Say it like SAM-uh-ruh. Samara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of samara
American and British speakers say samara in essentially the same way: /ˈsæmərə/ in the US and /ˈsæmərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAM-uh-ruh.
What does samara mean?
- The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple.
Where does samara come from?
From Latin samara (“elm seed”), from a Gaulish term derived from Proto-Celtic *samos (“summer”).
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Words that rhyme with samara
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Questions about saying samara
How do you pronounce samara?
Say SAM-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmərə/. In British English it is /ˈsæmərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samara?
Samara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say samara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæmərə/ and the British form is /ˈsæmərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.