Accent test

How to pronounce sample

sample
/ˈsæmpəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first

Check how you say it

Press the button and say “sample”. You get a percentage and see which sounds came out right.

Free, no sign-up. The recording is used only for scoring and is not stored.

Sample, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

Here's a sample of the material I want.

More words with the /æ/ sound

Questions and answers

How do you pronounce sample?

Sample is pronounced /ˈsæmpəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in sample?

Sample has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in sample?

The first syllable: /ˈsæmpəl/.

Shall we check how strong your accent is?A 90-second test: 8 words and one phrase. No sign-up.

All words: how to pronounce…