How to pronounce snappish
Say it like SNAP-ish. Snappish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce snappish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SNAP
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snappish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snappish
American and British speakers say snappish in essentially the same way: /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAP-ish.
What does snappish mean?
- Likely to snap or bite.“A snappish cur”
- Exhibiting irritation or impatience; curt; irascible.
Where does snappish come from?
From snap + -ish.
Questions about saying snappish
How do you pronounce snappish?
Say SNAP-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæpɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsnæpɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snappish?
Snappish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP). Broken into parts: SNAP · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say snappish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsnæpɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.