How to Pronounce "sampan"
word
ˈsæmpæn
SAM-pan
sˈæmpæn
SAM-pan
Definition
A sampan is a small, flat-bottomed wooden boat, usually found in East and Southeast Asia, often used for fishing or transport on rivers and coastal waters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæmpæn
British English
sˈæmpæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAM-pan
UK
SAM-pan
Listen in Context
The fisherman lives on a sampan.
They crossed the river in a sampan.
A sampan can carry several people.
Locals often use a sampan to visit nearby floating markets.