How to pronounce Samarkand
Say it like SAM-ar-kand. Samarkand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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US American/ˈsæmɑrˌkænd/SAM-ar-kand
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- SAM
- ar
- kand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samarkand 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.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kandGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does Samarkand mean?
proper noun
- The regional capital of the Samarkand region, Uzbekistan. Official name: Samarqand.
- A region of Uzbekistan.
Questions about saying Samarkand
How do you pronounce Samarkand?
Say SAM-ar-kand. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmɑrˌkænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Samarkand?
Samarkand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · ar · kand.