How to pronounce snakelike
Say it like SNAY-klyke. Snakelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAY).
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- SNAY
- klyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snakelike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- klykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of snakelike
American and British speakers say snakelike in essentially the same way: /ˈsneɪˌklaɪk/ in the US and /ˈsneɪˌklaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAY-klyke.
What does snakelike mean?
- Resembling a snake; long, thin and flexible, or waving about in a snake-like manner; snaky.
- Characteristic of or resembling a snake.“a snakelike forked tongue”
Where does snakelike come from?
From snake + -like.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying snakelike
How do you pronounce snakelike?
Say SNAY-klyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈsneɪˌklaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsneɪˌklaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snakelike?
Snakelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAY). Broken into parts: SNAY · klyke.
Do Americans and Brits say snakelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsneɪˌklaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsneɪˌklaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.