How to pronounce snout
Say it like SNOWT. Snout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNOWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of snout
American and British speakers say snout in essentially the same way: /snaʊt/ in the US and /snaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNOWT.
What does snout mean?
- The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.“The pig rooted around in the dirt with its snout.”
- The front of the prow of a ship or boat.
- The nozzle of a pipe, hose, etc.“If you place the snout right into the bucket, it won't spray as much.”
- To furnish with a nozzle or point.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- neb
Words that rhyme with snout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snout.
Questions about saying snout
How do you pronounce snout?
Say SNOWT. The American pronunciation is /snaʊt/. In British English it is /snaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snout?
Snout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNOWT.
Do Americans and Brits say snout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snaʊt/ and the British form is /snaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.