How to pronounce snorkel
Say it like SNOR-kul. Snorkel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR).
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- SNOR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snorkel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of snorkel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAW-kul.
What does snorkel mean?
- A hollow tube, held in the mouth, or mounted on and opening into a diving mask, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.“They wore snorkels while exploring the coral reef.”
- A retractable tube fitted in diesel-engine submarines to allow sufficient ventilation that the engines may be used at periscope depth.
- A snorkel parka.
- To use a snorkel.“We spent the afternoon snorkeling in the clear blue waters.”
Where does snorkel come from?
Borrowed from German Schnorchel (“(submarine) snorkel”), related to schnarchen (“to snore”).
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Questions about saying snorkel
How do you pronounce snorkel?
Say SNOR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɔrkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsnɔːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snorkel?
Snorkel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR). Broken into parts: SNOR · kul.
Is snorkel 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 /ˈsnɔːkəl/ (SNAW-kul).