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How to pronounce snappiest

Say it like SNAP-ih-est. Snappiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP).

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US American/ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/SNAP-ih-est
UK British/ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/SNAP-ih-est
  • SNAP
  • ih
  • est
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Snappiest pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SNAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. estGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of snappiest

American and British speakers say snappiest in essentially the same way: /ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/ in the US and /ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/ in the UK.

British respelling: SNAP-ih-est.

What does snappiest mean?

adjective
  1. superlative form of snappy: most snappy How to pronounce snappy

Questions about saying snappiest

How do you pronounce snappiest?

Say SNAP-ih-est. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/. In British English it is /ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in snappiest?

Snappiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP). Broken into parts: SNAP · ih · est.

Do Americans and Brits say snappiest the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/ and the British form is /ˈsnæpɪˌɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).