How to pronounce snowmobile
Say it like SNOH-moh-beel. Snowmobile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- moh
- beel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowmobile 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snowmobile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-moh-beel.
What does snowmobile mean?
- A vehicle with skis at the front and a caterpillar track at the rear, used for traveling over snow, sometimes as sport.
- To ride or race in a snowmobile.
Where does snowmobile come from?
From snow + -mobile.
Questions about saying snowmobile
How do you pronounce snowmobile?
Say SNOH-moh-beel. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊmoʊˌbil/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊməʊˌbiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowmobile?
Snowmobile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · moh · beel.
Is snowmobile 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 /ˈsnəʊməʊˌbiːl/ (SNOH-moh-beel).