How to Pronounce Samos

SAY-mos

Samos is pronounced SAY-mos (ˈseɪmɑːs): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: SAY-mahs.

What does Samos mean?

Samos means “full of gravel”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Where was Samos?

An island in the AEgean Sea, which Paul passed on his voyage from Assos to Miletus (Acts 20:15), on his third missionary journey. It is about 27 miles long and 20 broad, and lies about 42 miles south-west of Smyrna.

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

Also pronounced

SAY-mahs

Found in Scripture

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