How to pronounce snowy
Say it like SNOH-ee. Snowy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snowy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-ee.
What does snowy mean?
- Marked by snow; characterized by snow.“snowy day”
- Covered with snow; snow-covered; besnowed.“snowy hillside”
- Snow-white in color; white as snow.
- Synonym of snowy owl.
- Synonym of snowy egret.
Where does snowy come from?
From Middle English snowy, snawy; from Old English snāwiġ.
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Questions about saying snowy
How do you pronounce snowy?
Say SNOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowy?
Snowy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · ee.
Is snowy 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 /ˈsnəʊi/ (SNOH-ee).