How to pronounce schnapper
Say it like SHNAP-er. Schnapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHNAP).
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- SHNAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schnapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHNAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of schnapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHNAP-uh.
What does schnapper mean?
- An Australasian fish, Chrysophrys guttulatus or C. auratus; the porgy or snapper.
Where does schnapper come from?
Alteration of snapper, influenced by German Schnapper.
Words that rhyme with schnapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schnapper.
Questions about saying schnapper
How do you pronounce schnapper?
Say SHNAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃnæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃnæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schnapper?
Schnapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHNAP). Broken into parts: SHNAP · er.
Is schnapper 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 /ˈʃnæpə/ (SHNAP-uh).