How to pronounce snallygaster
Say it like SNAH-lee-gah-ster. Snallygaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAH).
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- SNAH
- lee
- gah
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snallygaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snallygaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAH-lih-gah-stuh.
What does snallygaster mean?
- In American folklore, a dragon-like beast said to inhabit central Maryland and neighboring regions.
Where does snallygaster come from?
Probably a modification of Pennsylvania German schnelle Geeschter (“quick ghosts”).
Questions about saying snallygaster
How do you pronounce snallygaster?
Say SNAH-lee-gah-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɑliˌɡɑstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɑlɪˌɡɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snallygaster?
Snallygaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAH). Broken into parts: SNAH · lee · gah · ster.
Is snallygaster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsnɑlɪˌɡɑːstə/ (SNAH-lih-gah-stuh).