How to Pronounce Snorkel

To pronounce "snorkel", say SNORK-el — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SNORK-el

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💡 Tip for remembering “snorkel”

"snorkel" has 2 syllables: snork-el. It rhymes with schnorkel and mccorkel, if that helps it stick.

What does snorkel mean?

noun

  1. A hollow tube, held in the mouth, or mounted on and opening into a diving mask, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.
  2. A retractable tube fitted in diesel-engine submarines to allow sufficient ventilation that the engines may be used at periscope depth.

verb

  1. To use a snorkel.

Synonyms

snort

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Words that rhyme with snorkel

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schnorkelmccorkelmccorkellmccorkle

Related words

schnorkelbreatherschnorchelsnorkelleraqualungrespirometernoseclip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snorkel"?▾

"Snorkel" has 2 syllables: snork · el.

What does "snorkel" mean?▾

Snorkel: A hollow tube, held in the mouth, or mounted on and opening into a diving mask, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.

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