How to pronounce snus
Say it like SNOOS. Snus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/snus/SNOOS
UK British/snjuːs/SNYOOS
- SNOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of snus
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SNYOOS.
What does snus mean?
noun
- A type of tobacco snuff consumed in the form of a moist powder which is placed under the (usually upper) lip, without chewing, for extended periods of time.
Where does snus come from?
Borrowed from Swedish snus.
Words that rhyme with snus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snus.
Questions about saying snus
How do you pronounce snus?
Say SNOOS. The American pronunciation is /snus/. In British English it is /snjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snus?
Snus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNOOS.
Is snus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /snjuːs/ (SNYOOS).