How to pronounce sneers
Say it like SNEERZ. Sneers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/snɪrz/SNEERZ
UK British/ˈsniəz/SNEE-uz
- SNEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sneers
- American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNEE-uz.
What does sneers mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sneer How to pronounce sneer
Words that rhyme with sneers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sneers.
Questions about saying sneers
How do you pronounce sneers?
Say SNEERZ. The American pronunciation is /snɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈsniəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneers?
Sneers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNEERZ.
Is sneers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2. The British form is /ˈsniəz/ (SNEE-uz).