How to pronounce snell
Say it like SNEL. Snell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of snell
American and British speakers say snell in essentially the same way: /snɛl/ in the US and /snɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEL.
What does snell mean?
- Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.
- Quick-witted; clever.
- Harsh, severe, or stinging.
- Alternative form of snelly.
- A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.
Words that rhyme with snell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snell.
Questions about saying snell
How do you pronounce snell?
Say SNEL. The American pronunciation is /snɛl/. In British English it is /snɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snell?
Snell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNEL.
Do Americans and Brits say snell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snɛl/ and the British form is /snɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.