How to pronounce sneering
Say it like SNEER-ing. Sneering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEER).
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- SNEER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sneering
American and British speakers say sneering in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEER-ing.
What does sneering mean?
- Contemptful, mocking.“He made a sneering comment about their closeness.”
- present participle and gerund of sneer How to pronounce sneer
- The act of one who sneers.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sneering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sneering.
Questions about saying sneering
How do you pronounce sneering?
Say SNEER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneering?
Sneering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEER). Broken into parts: SNEER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sneering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.