How to pronounce snorter
Say it like SNOR-ter. Snorter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR).
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- SNOR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snorter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snorter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAW-tuh.
What does snorter mean?
- One who snorts.
- Something extraordinary or remarkable.“The batsman succumbed to a snorter of short balls from the bowler and nicked a thin edge to the keeper.”
- Something that is extremely difficult.“The maths problem is a real snorter, isn't it?”
Where does snorter come from?
From snort + -er.
Words that rhyme with snorter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snorter.
Questions about saying snorter
How do you pronounce snorter?
Say SNOR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snorter?
Snorter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR). Broken into parts: SNOR · ter.
Is snorter 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 /ˈsnɔːtə/ (SNAW-tuh).