How to pronounce snakeskin
Say it like SNAYK-skin. Snakeskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAYK).
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- SNAYK
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snakeskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- skinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snakeskin
American and British speakers say snakeskin in essentially the same way: /ˈsneɪkˌskɪn/ in the US and /ˈsneɪkˌskɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAYK-skin.
What does snakeskin mean?
- The hide of a snake, used as leather.
- The moult of a snake.
- Made of snakeskin.
Where does snakeskin come from?
From snake + skin.
Questions about saying snakeskin
How do you pronounce snakeskin?
Say SNAYK-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsneɪkˌskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsneɪkˌskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snakeskin?
Snakeskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAYK). Broken into parts: SNAYK · skin.
Do Americans and Brits say snakeskin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsneɪkˌskɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsneɪkˌskɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.