How to pronounce snaking
Say it like SNAY-king. Snaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAY).
- SNAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snaking
American and British speakers say snaking in essentially the same way: /ˈsneɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsneɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAY-king.
What does snaking mean?
- present participle and gerund of snake How to pronounce snake
- A twisting, serpentine layout or motion.
Words that rhyme with snaking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snaking.
Questions about saying snaking
How do you pronounce snaking?
Say SNAY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈsneɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsneɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snaking?
Snaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAY). Broken into parts: SNAY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say snaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsneɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsneɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.