how to pronounce snell

/snɛl/

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snell is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of snell in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… Gareth Snell the Labour MP for …”

meanings of snell

adjective:

Harsh; severe.
Quick-witted; witty.
Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.

noun:

A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.

verb:

To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot.

name:

A surname.

snell frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word snell occurs in english on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.