How to Pronounce Snakes

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

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Syllables

Letters

/sneɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snakes”

"snakes" has 2 syllables: snak-es. It rhymes with takes and stakes, if that helps it stick.

What does snakes mean?

noun

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

verb

To follow or move in a winding route.
“The path snaked through the forest.”
To steal slyly.
“He snaked my DVD!”

Synonyms

auger plumber's snake joe blake serpent trouser snake wirepuller slither wind

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Words that rhyme with snakes

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takes stakes mistakes makes undertakes jakes breaks rakes snowflakes headaches strakes sweepstakes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snakes"?▾

"Snakes" has 2 syllables: snak · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "snakes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snakes" is /sneɪks/.

What does "snakes" mean?▾

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

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