How to Pronounce Sample

To pronounce "sample", say SAMPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sæːm.pəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/sæːm.pəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sample”

"sample" has 2 syllables: sampl-e. It rhymes with ample and trample, if that helps it stick.

What does sample mean?

noun

  1. A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

    “a blood sample”

  2. A subset of a population selected for measurement, observation or questioning, to provide statistical information about the population.

verb

  1. To take or to test a sample or samples of.
  2. To reduce a continuous signal (such as a sound wave) to a discrete signal.

Synonyms

examplespecimen

Words that rhyme with sample

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ampletrampleexampleampulampalhampelhamplelamplpampel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sample"?▾

"Sample" has 2 syllables: sampl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sample"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sample" is /sæːm.pəl/.

What does "sample" mean?▾

Sample: A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

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