How to pronounce snowplow
Say it like SNOH-plow. Snowplow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- plow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowplow 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.
- plowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of snowplow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-plow.
What does snowplow mean?
- A motorized vehicle that is used to push snow off flat surfaces such as roads and parking lots.
- A blade-like pushing device attached to a vehicle to enable it to be used for removing snow.
- A maneuver in which the tips of the skis or skates point inwards and the back ends point outwards.
- To clear (roads, etc) using a snowplow.
- To perform a snowplow in skiing.
Where does snowplow come from?
From snow + plow.
Questions about saying snowplow
How do you pronounce snowplow?
Say SNOH-plow. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊˌplaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊˌplaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowplow?
Snowplow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · plow.
Is snowplow 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 /ˈsnəʊˌplaʊ/ (SNOH-plow).