It is pronounced "he-bi", with the "e" sound being short and similar to the "e" in "bed".
Here are some other ways to say snake in Japanese, depending on context:
* 大蛇 (おろち, orochi): This means "big snake" and refers to a mythical serpent.
* ヘビ (hebi): This is a more casual way of saying snake.
* マムシ (mamushi): This is a specific type of venomous snake in Japan.
* コブラ (kobura): This word is borrowed from English and refers to the cobra snake.
Remember that Japanese words can have different meanings depending on context and tone.