How to Pronounce Snake

To pronounce "snake", say SNAK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsneɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsneɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snake”

"snake" has 2 syllables: snak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does snake mean?

noun

  1. A legless reptile of the sub-order Serpentes with a long, thin body and a fork-shaped tongue.
  2. A treacherous person.

verb

  1. To follow or move in a winding route.

    “The path snaked through the forest.”

  2. To steal slyly.

    “He snaked my DVD!”

Synonyms

augerplumber's snakejoe blakeserpenttrouser snakewirepullerslitherwind

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Words that rhyme with snake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

ophidianserpenthydraaugerviperrattlesnakecobraboa

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snake"?▾

"Snake" has 2 syllables: snak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "snake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snake" is /ˈsneɪk/.

What does "snake" mean?▾

Snake: A legless reptile of the sub-order Serpentes with a long, thin body and a fork-shaped tongue.

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