How to pronounce samizdat
Say it like SAM-iz-dat. Samizdat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- iz
- dat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samizdat 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- datKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of samizdat
American and British speakers say samizdat in essentially the same way: /ˈsæmɪzdæt/ in the US and /ˈsæmɪzdæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAM-iz-dat.
What does samizdat mean?
- The secret copying and sharing of illegal publications, chiefly in the Soviet Union; underground publishing and its publications.
- A samizdat publication.
Questions about saying samizdat
How do you pronounce samizdat?
Say SAM-iz-dat. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmɪzdæt/. In British English it is /ˈsæmɪzdæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samizdat?
Samizdat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · iz · dat.
Do Americans and Brits say samizdat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæmɪzdæt/ and the British form is /ˈsæmɪzdæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.