How to pronounce samples
Say it like SAM-pulz. Samples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsæmpəlz/SAM-pulz
UK British/ˈsæmpəlz/SAM-pulz
- SAM
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of samples
American and British speakers say samples in essentially the same way: /ˈsæmpəlz/ in the US and /ˈsæmpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAM-pulz.
What does samples mean?
noun
- plural of sample How to pronounce sample
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sample How to pronounce sample
Questions about saying samples
How do you pronounce samples?
Say SAM-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsæmpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samples?
Samples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say samples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæmpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsæmpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.