How to Pronounce Samaritan

To pronounce "samaritan", say SAM-ar-it-an — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SAM-ar-it-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “samaritan”

"samaritan" has 4 syllables: sam-ar-it-an. It rhymes with keratin and ferritin, if that helps it stick.

What does samaritan mean?

noun

  1. A Good Samaritan

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Words that rhyme with samaritan

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keratinferritinceratinsclerotincerotinclaritin

Related words

samaritanismmezuzahsaviorsynagoguesynagoggentileeleemosynarshaliah

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "samaritan"?▾

"Samaritan" has 4 syllables: sam · ar · it · an.

What does "samaritan" mean?▾

Samaritan: A Good Samaritan

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