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Snake: how to say it, spell it and use it

snake

/sneɪk/

Short answer

The English word snake is pronounced /sneɪk/. It is spelled S-N-A-K-E and has 5 letters. With a or an: a snake. The plural is snakes.

Example sentence

The snake has no legs.

Key facts

English
snake
Pronunciation
/sneɪk/
With a or an
a snake
Plural
snakes
Spelling
S-N-A-K-E
Number of letters
5
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How do you pronounce snake?

Snake is pronounced /sneɪk/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell snake?

Snake is spelled S-N-A-K-E. It has 5 letters.

What is the plural of snake?

The plural of snake is snakes.

Do you say a or an before snake?

Say a snake.

How do you use snake in a sentence?

For example: The snake has no legs.

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