The name "Snorri" is a popular Icelandic name, derived from Old Norse. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /ˈsnɔrɪ/. The "s" is pronounced as "s" in "sit", the "n" as "n" in "nice", the "o" as "aw" in "saw", the first "r" as a rolled "r" and the second "r" as "r" in "car". The "i" is pronounced as "i" in "sit". Overall, the pronunciation of "Snorri" is similar to "snaw-ree".
The origin of the word "Snorri" can be traced back to Old Norse, which was spoken in the Scandinavian region during the Viking Age. "Snorri" is a given name and is commonly derived from the Old Norse name "Snǫrr", which means "fight" or "battle". It is likely related to the Old Norse word "snerra", which means "to offense" or "to attack". The name "Snorri" was particularly popular in ancient Norse culture and has remained in usage in modern times as well.