How to pronounce snares
Say it like SNEH-erz. Snares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEH).
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US American/ˈsnɛɚz/SNEH-erz
UK British/snɛəz/SNAIRZ
- SNEH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snares
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAIRZ.
What does snares mean?
noun
- plural of snare How to pronounce snare
- third-person singular simple present indicative of snare How to pronounce snare
Questions about saying snares
How do you pronounce snares?
Say SNEH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɛɚz/. In British English it is /snɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snares?
Snares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEH). Broken into parts: SNEH · erz.
Is snares pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /snɛəz/ (SNAIRZ).