How to pronounce sneaking
Say it like SNEE-king. Sneaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE).
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- SNEE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sneaking
American and British speakers say sneaking in essentially the same way: /ˈsnikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsniːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEE-king.
What does sneaking mean?
- The act of one who sneaks.
- Secret or underhand; not openly avowed.
- present participle and gerund of sneak How to pronounce sneak
Words that rhyme with sneaking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sneaking.
Questions about saying sneaking
How do you pronounce sneaking?
Say SNEE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsniːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneaking?
Sneaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE). Broken into parts: SNEE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say sneaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsniːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.