How to pronounce sneezes
Say it like SNEE-ziz. Sneezes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE).
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- SNEE
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneezes 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sneezes
American and British speakers say sneezes in essentially the same way: /ˈsnizɪz/ in the US and /ˈsniːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEE-ziz.
What does sneezes mean?
- plural of sneeze How to pronounce sneeze
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sneeze How to pronounce sneeze
Questions about saying sneezes
How do you pronounce sneezes?
Say SNEE-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnizɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsniːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneezes?
Sneezes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEE). Broken into parts: SNEE · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say sneezes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnizɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsniːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.