How to pronounce snafu
Say it like SNAF-oo. Snafu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAF).
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US American/ˈsnæfu/SNAF-oo
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- SNAF
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snafu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does snafu mean?
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of SNAFU.
- To screw up, fuck up, or foul up.
Questions about saying snafu
How do you pronounce snafu?
Say SNAF-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæfu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snafu?
Snafu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAF). Broken into parts: SNAF · oo.