How to pronounce snekke
Say it like SNEK-uh. Snekke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEK).
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- SNEK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snekke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of snekke
American and British speakers say snekke in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɛkə/ in the US and /ˈsnɛkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEK-uh.
What does snekke mean?
- A Viking fighting vessel smaller than a longship
Where does snekke come from?
From Danish snekke, from Old Norse snekkja, probably from Proto-Germanic *snakkǭ, *snakkaz, related to Old English snacc (“swift sailing vessel”).
Words that rhyme with snekke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snekke.
Questions about saying snekke
How do you pronounce snekke?
Say SNEK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɛkə/. In British English it is /ˈsnɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snekke?
Snekke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEK). Broken into parts: SNEK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say snekke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɛkə/ and the British form is /ˈsnɛkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.