How to pronounce snowdrift
Say it like SNOH-drift. Snowdrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- drift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowdrift 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.
- driftKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snowdrift
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-drift.
What does snowdrift mean?
- A bank of snow accumulated by the wind.
Where does snowdrift come from?
From snow + drift.
Questions about saying snowdrift
How do you pronounce snowdrift?
Say SNOH-drift. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊdrɪft/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊdrɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowdrift?
Snowdrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · drift.
Is snowdrift 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 /ˈsnəʊdrɪft/ (SNOH-drift).