How to pronounce snot
Say it like SNOT. Snot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of snot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SNOT.
What does snot mean?
- Mucus, especially mucus from the nose.
- A contemptible child.
- To blow, wipe, or clear (the nose).
- To sniff or snivel; to produce snot, to have a runny nose.
Where does snot come from?
Cognate with North Frisian snot (“snot”), Saterland Frisian Snotte (“snot”), West Frisian snotte (“snot”), Dutch snot (“snot”), German Low German Snött (“snot”), dialectal German Schnutz (“snot”), Danish snot (“snot”), Norwegian snott (“snot”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with snot
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Questions about saying snot
How do you pronounce snot?
Say SNOT. The American pronunciation is /snɑt/. In British English it is /snɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snot?
Snot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNOT.
Is snot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /snɒt/ (SNOT).