Snyk

security

A developer security platform for finding and fixing vulnerabilities in code and dependencies

Pronunciation

Correct

snik

/snɪk/

The Snyk team confirmed the pronunciation is 'snik', rhyming with 'snick'. The unusual spelling is intentional for brand memorability.

Source: snyk.io(creator statement)

Common Mistake

sny-k

/snaɪk/

Pronouncing the 'y' as a long 'i' (like 'snike') is very common but explicitly incorrect according to the creators.

Common Mistake

snyk (silent k)

/snɪ/

Treating the 'k' as silent (as one might in 'knock') is incorrect. All letters are pronounced: 'snik'.