How to Pronounce "samovar"
word
ˈsæməˌvɑːr
SAM-uh-var
sˈæmuːvˌɑː
SAM-oo-var
Definition
A tall metal container, often with a spout, traditionally used in Russia and neighboring countries to boil water for making tea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæməˌvɑːr
British English
sˈæmuːvˌɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAM-uh-var
UK
SAM-oo-var
Listen in Context
The samovar is used to make tea in Russia.
A traditional samovar is made of metal.
My grandmother keeps an old samovar in her kitchen.
They gathered around the samovar and talked for hours.