How to pronounce sneaks
Say it like SNEEKS. Sneaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNEEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneaks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sneaks
American and British speakers say sneaks in essentially the same way: /sniks/ in the US and /sniːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEEKS.
What does sneaks mean?
- plural of sneak How to pronounce sneak
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sneak How to pronounce sneak
Questions about saying sneaks
How do you pronounce sneaks?
Say SNEEKS. The American pronunciation is /sniks/. In British English it is /sniːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneaks?
Sneaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNEEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say sneaks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sniks/ and the British form is /sniːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.