How to pronounce snowclone
Say it like SNOH-klohn. Snowclone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
- SNOH
- klohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowclone 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.
- klohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of snowclone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-klohn.
What does snowclone mean?
- A formulaic phrase that can be customized to fit a variety of contexts.
- To use a snowclone in speech or writing.
Where does snowclone come from?
Blend of snow cone + clone, in reference to the phrase “If Eskimos have dozens of words for snow, X have as many for Y” (which is an example of a snowclone).
Questions about saying snowclone
How do you pronounce snowclone?
Say SNOH-klohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊkloʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊkləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowclone?
Snowclone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · klohn.
Is snowclone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsnəʊkləʊn/ (SNOH-klohn).