How to pronounce samovar
Say it like SAM-uh-var. Samovar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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US American/ˈsæməvɑr/SAM-uh-var
UK British/ˈsæməvɑː/SAM-uh-vah
- SAM
- uh
- var
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samovar 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- varKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of samovar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SAM-uh-vah.
What does samovar mean?
noun
- A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.
Questions about saying samovar
How do you pronounce samovar?
Say SAM-uh-var. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæməvɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsæməvɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samovar?
Samovar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · uh · var.
Is samovar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsæməvɑː/ (SAM-uh-vah).