How to pronounce snookered
Say it like SNUUK-erd. Snookered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUUK).
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US American/ˈsnʊkɚd/SNUUK-erd
UK British/ˈsnuːkəd/SNOO-kud
- SNUUK
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snookered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snookered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNOO-kud.
What does snookered mean?
adjective
- In a situation where the cue ball position is such that one cannot directly hit the required object ball.
- In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others.
- Drunk.
- simple past and past participle of snooker How to pronounce snooker
Questions about saying snookered
How do you pronounce snookered?
Say SNUUK-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʊkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsnuːkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snookered?
Snookered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUUK). Broken into parts: SNUUK · erd.
Is snookered 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 /ˈsnuːkəd/ (SNOO-kud).