How to Pronounce Snooker

To pronounce "snooker", say SNOOK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “snooker”

"snooker" has 2 syllables: snook-er. It rhymes with hooker and looker, if that helps it stick.

What does snooker mean?

noun

  1. A cue sport, popular in the UK and other Commonwealth of Nations countries.
  2. The situation where the cue ball is in such a position that the opponent cannot directly hit the required ball with it.

verb

  1. To play the game of snooker.
  2. To fool or bamboozle.

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Words that rhyme with snooker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hookerlookerrookeronlookercookerbookerbrookercrooker

Related words

billiardbilliardswhitecuesportcolorcueball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snooker"?▾

"Snooker" has 2 syllables: snook · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "snooker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snooker" is /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/.

What does "snooker" mean?▾

Snooker: A cue sport, popular in the UK and other Commonwealth of Nations countries.

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