How to pronounce samisen
Say it like SAM-ih-sen. Samisen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- ih
- sen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samisen 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of samisen
American and British speakers say samisen in essentially the same way: /ˈsæmɪsɛn/ in the US and /ˈsæmɪsɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAM-ih-sen.
What does samisen mean?
- Alternative form of shamisen.
Questions about saying samisen
How do you pronounce samisen?
Say SAM-ih-sen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmɪsɛn/. In British English it is /ˈsæmɪsɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samisen?
Samisen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · ih · sen.
Do Americans and Brits say samisen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæmɪsɛn/ and the British form is /ˈsæmɪsɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.