How Do You Spell SCHNORKEL?

Pronunciation: [ʃnˈɔːkə͡l] (IPA)

The word "schnorkel" has a unique spelling that can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "schnor" is pronounced as /ʃnɔɹ/, with the "ch" producing a "sh" sound and followed by the "n" sound. The second syllable "kel" is pronounced as /kɛl/, with the "k" sound followed by a short "e" sound and ending with an "l" sound. The combination of these two syllables make up the word "schnorkel," which refers to a breathing tube used by swimmers and divers.

SCHNORKEL Meaning and Definition

1. A schnorkel is a noun that refers to a device used primarily in water-based activities, such as scuba diving or snorkeling, to allow a person to breathe without having to submerge their entire face or head underwater. It consists of a long, tubular apparatus, typically made of plastic or rubber, with a curved or angled piece at one end called a mouthpiece, and a float attached to the other end to prevent water from entering. The mouthpiece is placed in the user's mouth, allowing them to inhale and exhale air from above the water surface while their face remains submerged, thereby facilitating continuous breathing.

   The schnorkel offers convenience and ease while participating in underwater explorations, as it eliminates the need to frequently raise one's head above water to take in air. It allows individuals to comfortably observe marine life, explore coral reefs, or investigate submerged areas for longer durations. Additionally, it assists with conserving energy during prolonged dives, ensuring a more enjoyable and productive experience.

   In some contexts, the term "schnorkel" can also refer to a snorkel-like breathing apparatus used in military submarines. It enables the submarine to operate or travel underwater while the craft remains submerged below the water surface, providing fresh air for the crew and diesel engines. Such submarines utilize a periscope-like structure called a snorkel mast to extend the schnorkel above the water, allowing for the intake of air while keeping the rest of the vessel below the surface for concealment or stealth purposes.

Common Misspellings for SCHNORKEL

• achnorkel
• zchnorkel
• xchnorkel
• dchnorkel
• echnorkel
• wchnorkel
• sxhnorkel
• svhnorkel
• sfhnorkel
• sdhnorkel
• scgnorkel
• scbnorkel
• scnnorkel
• scjnorkel
• scunorkel
• scynorkel
• schborkel
• schmorkel
• schjorkel
• schnorkeo

Etymology of SCHNORKEL

The word "schnorkel" comes from the German term "Schnorchel", which originally referred to a tube or snorkel used by underwater divers to breathe while their heads were submerged. The term is derived from the German verb "schnorcheln", meaning "to snorkel". It was first used in English language publications during the late 1930s, particularly in relation to the snorkel devices used by German U-boats during World War II. Over time, the spelling of the word was anglicized to "schnorkel" in English-speaking contexts.

Similar spelling words for SCHNORKEL

• schnorchel,
• scenery,
• schnoor,
• scunner,
• scanner,
• schnarr,
• schnorr,
• schnur.

Conjugate verb Schnorkel

CONDITIONAL

I would schnorkel

you would schnorkel

he/she/it would schnorkel

we would schnorkel

they would schnorkel

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be schnorkeling

you would be schnorkeling

he/she/it would be schnorkeling

we would be schnorkeling

they would be schnorkeling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have schnorkel

you would have schnorkel

he/she/it would have schnorkel

we would have schnorkel

they would have schnorkel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been schnorkeling

you would have been schnorkeling

he/she/it would have been schnorkeling

we would have been schnorkeling

they would have been schnorkeling

FUTURE

I will schnorkel

you will schnorkel

he/she/it will schnorkel

we will schnorkel

they will schnorkel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be schnorkeling

you will be schnorkeling

he/she/it will be schnorkeling

we will be schnorkeling

they will be schnorkeling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have schnorkeled

you will have schnorkeled

he/she/it will have schnorkeled

we will have schnorkeled

they will have schnorkeled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been schnorkeling

you will have been schnorkeling

he/she/it will have been schnorkeling

we will have been schnorkeling

they will have been schnorkeling

IMPERATIVE

you schnorkel

we let´s schnorkel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to schnorkel

PAST

I schnorkeled

you schnorkeled

he/she/it schnorkeled

we schnorkeled

they schnorkeled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was schnorkeling

you were schnorkeling

he/she/it was schnorkeling

we were schnorkeling

they were schnorkeling

PAST PARTICIPLE

schnorkeled

PAST PERFECT

I had schnorkeled

you had schnorkeled

he/she/it had schnorkeled

we had schnorkeled

they had schnorkeled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been schnorkeling

you had been schnorkeling

he/she/it had been schnorkeling

we had been schnorkeling

they had been schnorkeling

PRESENT

I schnorkel

you schnorkel

he/she/it schnorkels

we schnorkel

they schnorkel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am schnorkeling

you are schnorkeling

he/she/it is schnorkeling

we are schnorkeling

they are schnorkeling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

schnorkeling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have schnorkeled

you have schnorkeled

he/she/it has schnorkeled

we have schnorkeled

they have schnorkeled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been schnorkeling

you have been schnorkeling

he/she/it has been schnorkeling

we have been schnorkeling

they have been schnorkeling