How to Pronounce "snakehead"
word
ˈsneɪkˌhɛd
SNAYK-hed
ˈsneɪkˌhɛd
SNAYK-hed
Definition
A snakehead is a type of fish known for its long body and aggressive behavior. In informal usage, especially in China, 'snakehead' also refers to a person who illegally arranges migration or human smuggling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsneɪkˌhɛd
British English
ˈsneɪkˌhɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNAYK-hed
UK
SNAYK-hed
Listen in Context
A snakehead can live both in water and on land for some time.
The fisherman caught a large snakehead in the river.
Snakeheads are not native to North America.
The news reported that a snakehead was arrested for smuggling people into Europe.