How to pronounce snaky
Say it like SNAY-kee. Snaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAY).
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- SNAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snaky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snaky
American and British speakers say snaky in essentially the same way: /ˈsneɪki/ in the US and /ˈsneɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAY-kee.
What does snaky mean?
- Resembling or relating to snakes; snakelike.
- Windy; winding; twisty; sinuous, wavy.“Walking through the snaky passages I was soon completely lost.”
Where does snaky come from?
From snake + -y.
Words that rhyme with snaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snaky.
Questions about saying snaky
How do you pronounce snaky?
Say SNAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsneɪki/. In British English it is /ˈsneɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snaky?
Snaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAY). Broken into parts: SNAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say snaky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsneɪki/ and the British form is /ˈsneɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.