How to pronounce snapshot
Say it like SNAP-shaht. Snapshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP).
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- SNAP
- shaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snapshot 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.
- shahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of snapshot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SNAP-shot.
What does snapshot mean?
- A photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a sudden moment of opportunity.“He carried a snapshot of his daughter.”
- A glimpse of something; a portrayal of something at a moment in time.“The article offered a snapshot of life in that region.”
- A file or set of files captured at a particular time, often capable of being reloaded to restore the earlier state.“This game is so hard that I find myself taking a snapshot every few seconds in case I get killed.”
- To take a photograph of.
- To capture the state of, in a snapshot.
- simple past and past participle of snapshoot
Where does snapshot come from?
From snap + shot.
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Questions about saying snapshot
How do you pronounce snapshot?
Say SNAP-shaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæpˌʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈsnæpˌʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snapshot?
Snapshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP). Broken into parts: SNAP · shaht.
Is snapshot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsnæpˌʃɒt/ (SNAP-shot).