How to pronounce snarky
Say it like SNAR-kee. Snarky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAR).
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- SNAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snarky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snarky
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAH-kee.
What does snarky mean?
- Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.
Where does snarky come from?
From snark + -y; 1906, as “irritable”, from snark (“to snort”), by onomatopoeia (1866).
Words that rhyme with snarky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snarky.
Questions about saying snarky
How do you pronounce snarky?
Say SNAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈsnɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snarky?
Snarky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAR). Broken into parts: SNAR · kee.
Is snarky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsnɑːki/ (SNAH-kee).