How to pronounce samsonite
Say it like SAM-suh-nyte. Samsonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- suh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samsonite 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of samsonite
American and British speakers say samsonite in essentially the same way: /ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAM-suh-nyte.
What does samsonite mean?
- A black, monoclinic silver manganese antimony sulfosalt mineral.
Where does samsonite come from?
From Samson + -ite, after an occurrence in the Samson Vein of the Sankt Andreasberg silver mines, Harz Mountains, Germany.
Questions about saying samsonite
How do you pronounce samsonite?
Say SAM-suh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samsonite?
Samsonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · suh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say samsonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.