How to pronounce mersnake
Say it like MUR-snayk. Mersnake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- snayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mersnake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- snaykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mersnake
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-snayk.
What does mersnake mean?
- A sea snake.
- A mermaid snake.
Where does mersnake come from?
From mer- + snake. Compare Middle English mereneddre (“sea-snake, lamprey”), from Old English merenǣddra, merenǣddre, merenǣdre (“lamprey, sea snake”, literally “sea-adder”).
Questions about saying mersnake
How do you pronounce mersnake?
Say MUR-snayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝsneɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːsneɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mersnake?
Mersnake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · snayk.
Is mersnake pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːsneɪk/ (MUR-snayk).