How to pronounce snappily
Say it like SNAP-ih-lee. Snappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP).
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- SNAP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snappily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snappily
American and British speakers say snappily in essentially the same way: /ˈsnæpɪli/ in the US and /ˈsnæpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAP-ih-lee.
What does snappily mean?
- In a snappy manner.
Where does snappily come from?
From snappy + -ly.
Questions about saying snappily
How do you pronounce snappily?
Say SNAP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈsnæpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snappily?
Snappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP). Broken into parts: SNAP · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say snappily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnæpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈsnæpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.