How to pronounce snowblower
Say it like SNOH-bloh-er. Snowblower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- bloh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowblower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- blohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snowblower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-bloh-uh.
What does snowblower mean?
- A motorized vehicle that picks up snow off the ground and blows it to one side in order to clear a path.
Where does snowblower come from?
From snow + blower.
Questions about saying snowblower
How do you pronounce snowblower?
Say SNOH-bloh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊˌbloʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊˌbləʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowblower?
Snowblower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · bloh · er.
Is snowblower 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 /ˈsnəʊˌbləʊə/ (SNOH-bloh-uh).