How to Pronounce Samurais

To pronounce "samurais", say SAM-ur-ais — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

SAM-ur-ais

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💡 Tip for remembering “samurais”

"samurais" has 3 syllables: sam-ur-ais. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with samurais

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

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How many syllables are in "samurais"?▾

"Samurais" has 3 syllables: sam · ur · ais.

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