How to pronounce samite
Say it like SAM-eyet. Samite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samite 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.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of samite
American and British speakers say samite in essentially the same way: /ˈsæmaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsæmaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAM-eyet.
What does samite mean?
- A material of rich silk, sometimes with gold threads, especially prized during the Middle Ages.
Questions about saying samite
How do you pronounce samite?
Say SAM-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsæmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samite?
Samite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say samite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæmaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsæmaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.