How Do You Spell SNOW WHITE?

Pronunciation: [snˈə͡ʊ wˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the term "Snow White" follows the English phonetic system, which is based on the Latin alphabet. The IPA phonetic transcription for this term would be /snoʊ waɪt/. The word "snow" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, represented by the symbol /oʊ/, while the word "white" is pronounced with a long "i" sound, represented by the symbol /aɪ/. This word is commonly used to describe a fair-skinned woman with dark hair, alluding to the famous character in the classic fairy tale.

SNOW WHITE Meaning and Definition

1. Snow White is a term that can have various interpretations depending on the context in which it is used. In the realm of fairy tales and folklore, Snow White typically refers to the central character in the widely known German fairy tale collected by the Grimm brothers. In this tale, Snow White is a beautiful and innocent princess who, after her jealous stepmother, the Evil Queen, tries to kill her, finds refuge in a forest cabin inhabited by seven dwarfs. Snow White eventually falls into a deep sleep after biting a poisoned apple given to her by the queen, only to be awakened by the kiss of a prince.

   However, the term "Snow White" may also be used to describe something that is pure, pristine, or perfectly white, just like fresh snow. It could be used metaphorically to suggest cleanliness, innocence, or flawlessness. Additionally, "Snow White" might be used to describe an exceptionally pale complexion or a person with fair skin without blemishes, often associated with traditional ideals of beauty.

   In a more modern context, "Snow White" could potentially refer to the character from popular culture adaptations of the fairy tale, such as the 1937 Disney animated film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," or any other contemporary reinterpretation of the character.

Common Misspellings for SNOW WHITE

• anow white
• znow white
• xnow white
• dnow white
• enow white
• wnow white
• sbow white
• smow white
• sjow white
• show white
• sniw white
• snkw white
• snlw white
• snpw white
• sn0w white
• sn9w white
• snoq white
• snoa white
• snos white
• snoe white

Etymology of SNOW WHITE

The word "snow white" is a compound term that combines the word "snow" and the adjective "white".

- "Snow" originates from the Old English word "snāw" which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "snaiwaz". This term has roots in the common Germanic language, "snoygwhos", and has a potential link to the Proto-Indo-European root "sneigwh-", meaning "to snow, to shine". It has cognates in various Germanic languages such as German "Schnee" and Dutch "sneeuw".

- "White" comes from the Old English word "hwīt" which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hwītaz". This word is also linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "kweid-" which means "bright, shining".