How to pronounce schnook
Say it like SHNUUK. Schnook is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHNUUK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schnook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHNUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of schnook
American and British speakers say schnook in essentially the same way: /ʃnʊk/ in the US and /ʃnʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHNUUK.
What does schnook mean?
- A person who is easily taken advantage of.“He’s just a schnook. She’s obviously using him but he keeps coming back for more abuse.”
Words that rhyme with schnook
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schnook.
Questions about saying schnook
How do you pronounce schnook?
Say SHNUUK. The American pronunciation is /ʃnʊk/. In British English it is /ʃnʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schnook?
Schnook is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHNUUK.
Do Americans and Brits say schnook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃnʊk/ and the British form is /ʃnʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.