How to pronounce snape
Say it like SNAYP. Snape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of snape
American and British speakers say snape in essentially the same way: /sneɪp/ in the US and /sneɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAYP.
What does snape mean?
- To bevel the end of a timber to fit against an inclined surface.
Where does snape come from?
Origin obscure. Perhaps from snape, a dialectal variant of sneap (“to nip, bite, pinch”).
Words that rhyme with snape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snape.
Questions about saying snape
How do you pronounce snape?
Say SNAYP. The American pronunciation is /sneɪp/. In British English it is /sneɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snape?
Snape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say snape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sneɪp/ and the British form is /sneɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.