How to pronounce safari

Say it like this: /səˈfɑɹi/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/səˈfɑɹi/

British

What does safari mean?

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

“We're going on a safari in Kenya.”

A caravan going on a safari.

Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies.

“Come on, boy, move that body/ 'Cause tonight I'm naughty, naughty/ Dance with me like it's my party/ We go wild, we're in safari”

verbTo take part in a safari.

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