How to pronounce snicker
Say it like SNIK-er. Snicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIK).
- SNIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snicker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNIK-uh.
What does snicker mean?
- A stifled or broken laugh.
- To emit a snicker, a stifled or broken laugh.
- To utter through a laugh of this kind.
- To whinny.
- A player who snicks the ball.
Where does snicker come from?
US variant of the British snigger, possibly of onomatopoeic origin, similar to Dutch snikken (“to gasp; sob”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with snicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snicker.
Questions about saying snicker
How do you pronounce snicker?
Say SNIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snicker?
Snicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIK). Broken into parts: SNIK · er.
Is snicker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsnɪkə/ (SNIK-uh).