Put the strongest beat on the second syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Sa · mar · i · tan
- Read the spelling
- Samaritan
Try it slowly.
Stress MAIR, which sounds like mare, and keep the other syllables lighter.
Say suh-MAIR-ih-tun once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Samaritan in context
A Samaritan is a person associated with Samaria. Jesus’ parable of a compassionate Samaritan challenges the listener to consider what it means to be a neighbor.
Read Luke 10:33 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Samaritan in English?
One common English pronunciation is suh-MAIR-ih-tun. Emphasize the second syllable.
What is the Bible context for Samaritan?
A Samaritan is a person associated with Samaria. Jesus’ parable of a compassionate Samaritan challenges the listener to consider what it means to be a neighbor.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
