How to pronounce snickering
Say it like SNIK-uh-ring. Snickering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIK).
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- SNIK
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snickering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snickering
American and British speakers say snickering in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪkərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnɪkərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIK-uh-ring.
What does snickering mean?
- present participle and gerund of snicker How to pronounce snicker
- The act of one who snickers.
Words that rhyme with snickering
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Questions about saying snickering
How do you pronounce snickering?
Say SNIK-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snickering?
Snickering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIK). Broken into parts: SNIK · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say snickering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪkərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪkərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.