How to pronounce samosa
Say it like suh-MOH-suh. Samosa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- suh
- MOH
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samosa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of samosa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-MOH-suh.
What does samosa mean?
- A South Asian snack consisting of a deep-fried triangular turnover filled with vegetables (especially potatoes) or meat.
Where does samosa come from?
Doublet of sambusa, sambusak, sambuseh, sambuusa, and samsa.
Words that rhyme with samosa
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Questions about saying samosa
How do you pronounce samosa?
Say suh-MOH-suh. The American pronunciation is /səˈmoʊsə/. In British English it is /səˈməʊsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samosa?
Samosa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: suh · MOH · suh.
Is samosa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /səˈməʊsə/ (suh-MOH-suh).