How to pronounce sneakers
Say it like SNEE-kerz. Sneakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE).
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US American/ˈsnikɚz/SNEE-kerz
UK British/ˈsniːkəz/SNEE-kuz
- SNEE
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneakers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sneakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNEE-kuz.
What does sneakers mean?
noun
- plural of sneaker How to pronounce sneaker
Questions about saying sneakers
How do you pronounce sneakers?
Say SNEE-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnikɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsniːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneakers?
Sneakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE). Broken into parts: SNEE · kerz.
Is sneakers 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 /ˈsniːkəz/ (SNEE-kuz).