How to Pronounce Snarl

To pronounce "snarl", say SNARL — one syllable, IPA /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “snarl”

"snarl" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gnarl and ensnarl, if that helps it stick.

What does snarl mean?

noun

  1. A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.
  2. An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.

verb

  1. To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.

    “to snarl a skein of thread”

  2. To become entangled.

Synonyms

imbroglioentanglement

Words that rhyme with snarl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gnarlensnarlknarlgarlcharlealbemarlecarlcarllgnarleharlkarlmccarl

Related words

tangleentangleembranglesnapcomplicationmatgnargrunt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snarl"?▾

"Snarl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snarl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snarl" is /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/.

What does "snarl" mean?▾

Snarl: A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.

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