How to pronounce snithe
Say it like SNYTH. Snithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snithe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of snithe
American and British speakers say snithe in essentially the same way: /snaɪð/ in the US and /snaɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNYTH.
What does snithe mean?
- Sharp; cutting.
- Cold, piercing.
Where does snithe come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian sniede (“to cut”), West Frisian snije (“to cut”), Dutch snijden (“to cut, carve, intersect”), Low German snieden (“to cut”), German schneiden (“to cut, trim, slice”), Swedish snida (“to carve, engrave”), Icela
Words that rhyme with snithe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snithe.
Questions about saying snithe
How do you pronounce snithe?
Say SNYTH. The American pronunciation is /snaɪð/. In British English it is /snaɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snithe?
Snithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say snithe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snaɪð/ and the British form is /snaɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.