Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

safari

/səˈfɑːɹ.i/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.63 in modern English

Syllables
sa-fari
IPA
/səˈfɑːɹ.i/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment.

noun

A caravan going on a safari.

verb

To take part in a safari.

Intransitive verb

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Etymology

Etymology tree Arabic سَفَر (safar)bor. Swahili safaribor. English safari Borrowed from Swahili safari (“journey”), borrowed from Arabic سَفَر (safar).

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Questions

How do you pronounce safari?
The recorded pronunciation is /səˈfɑːɹ.i/.
What does safari mean?
A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment.
Where does safari come from?
Etymology tree Arabic سَفَر (safar)bor. Swahili safaribor. English safari Borrowed from Swahili safari (“journey”), borrowed from Arabic سَفَر (safar).

How to pronounce safari

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