How to Pronounce "sneller"
word
ˈsnɛɫɝ
SNEL-er
ˈsnɛlə
SNEL-uh
Definition
A 'sneller' is a mechanical device that makes a gun's trigger much more sensitive, so it requires very little pressure to fire. It can also refer to a sensitive switch in certain machines.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnɛɫɝ
British English
ˈsnɛlə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNEL-er
UK
SNEL-uh
Listen in Context
The rifle uses a sneller for a light trigger pull.
A broken sneller can make the machine unsafe.
He asked the gunsmith to adjust the sneller.
My old hunting rifle has a double sneller, which is rare these days.