How to pronounce snort
Say it like SNORT. Snort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of snort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAWT.
What does snort mean?
- To make a snort; to exhale roughly through the nose.“She snorted with laughter.”
- To express or force out by snorting.“He snorted a derisory reply and turned on his heel.”
- To express contempt or disgust by (or as if by) a snorting sound.
- The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.
- A dose of snuff or other drug to be snorted.
- A consumed portion of an alcoholic drink.
Where does snort come from?
From Middle English snorten, from earlier fnorten, from Old English *fnorettan, related to Middle English snoren, fnoren, from Old English fnora.
Words that rhyme with snort
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Questions about saying snort
How do you pronounce snort?
Say SNORT. The American pronunciation is /snɔrt/. In British English it is /snɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snort?
Snort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNORT.
Is snort 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 /snɔːt/ (SNAWT).