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How to Pronounce Koh Samui
/kɔ̀ː sà.mǔj/
เกาะสมุย — *koh* (island) + *samui* (origin debated). Popular resort island.
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Koh Samui
kɔ̀ː sà.mǔj — correct
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How do you pronounce Koh Samui?
Koh Samui is pronounced /kɔ̀ː sà.mǔj/.
Where does the word Koh Samui come from?
Koh Samui is a Thai loanword — เกาะสมุย — *koh* (island) + *samui* (origin debated). Popular resort island..
Is Koh Samui pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Koh Samui is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.