How to pronounce snappy
Say it like SNAP-ee. Snappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP).
- SNAP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snappy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snappy
American and British speakers say snappy in essentially the same way: /ˈsnæpi/ in the US and /ˈsnæpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAP-ee.
What does snappy mean?
- Rapid and without delay.“a snappy response”
- Irritable.“You're snappy this morning; did you not sleep well?”
- Tidy; well-dressed; sharp.“Here he is, looking snappy in his brand-new suit.”
Where does snappy come from?
From snap + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with snappy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snappy.
Questions about saying snappy
How do you pronounce snappy?
Say SNAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæpi/. In British English it is /ˈsnæpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snappy?
Snappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP). Broken into parts: SNAP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say snappy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnæpi/ and the British form is /ˈsnæpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.