how to pronounce snake

/ˈsnɛɪk/

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snake is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of snake in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… hazel wand or a snake hair due to swing …”

meaning of snake

A snake is a reptile with a long, flexible body and a head that is usually distinct from the body. Snakes are legless, and have no external ears, eyes, or limbs.

snake frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word snake occurs in english on average 13 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.