How to pronounce sneakish
Say it like SNEE-kish. Sneakish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE).
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- SNEE
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneakish 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.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sneakish
American and British speakers say sneakish in essentially the same way: /ˈsnikɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsniːkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEE-kish.
What does sneakish mean?
- Somewhat sneaky.
Where does sneakish come from?
From sneak + -ish.
Words that rhyme with sneakish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sneakish.
Questions about saying sneakish
How do you pronounce sneakish?
Say SNEE-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnikɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsniːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneakish?
Sneakish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE). Broken into parts: SNEE · kish.
Do Americans and Brits say sneakish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnikɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsniːkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.