How to pronounce snickersnee
Say it like snik-er-SNEE. Snickersnee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SNEE).
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- snik
- er
- SNEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snickersnee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- snikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SNEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snickersnee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: snik-uh-SNEE.
What does snickersnee mean?
- A large, sword-like knife, especially one used as a weapon.
Where does snickersnee come from?
An alteration of snick or snee.
Words that rhyme with snickersnee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snickersnee.
Questions about saying snickersnee
How do you pronounce snickersnee?
Say snik-er-SNEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌsnɪkɚˈsni/. In British English it is /ˌsnɪkəˈsniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snickersnee?
Snickersnee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SNEE). Broken into parts: snik · er · SNEE.
Is snickersnee 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 /ˌsnɪkəˈsniː/ (snik-uh-SNEE).