How to Pronounce Snowflake

To pronounce "snowflake", say SNOWFL-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snowflake”

"snowflake" has 3 syllables: snowfl-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does snowflake mean?

noun

  1. A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.
  2. Any of several bulbous European plants, of the genus Leucojum, having white flowers.

verb

  1. To fall in the manner of a snowflake.
  2. To arrange (data) into a snowflake schema.

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Words that rhyme with snowflake

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breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

flakesnowbirdballpumpkinsweetieadamantoidcrystal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snowflake"?▾

"Snowflake" has 3 syllables: snowfl · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "snowflake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snowflake" is /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/.

What does "snowflake" mean?▾

Snowflake: A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.

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