How to pronounce snide
Say it like SNYDE. Snide is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of snide
American and British speakers say snide in essentially the same way: /snaɪd/ in the US and /snaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNYDE.
What does snide mean?
- Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.“Don't make snide remarks to me.”
- Tricky; deceptive; false; spurious; contemptible.
- An underhanded, tricky person given to sharp practice; a sharper; a cheat.
- Counterfeit money.
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Words that rhyme with snide
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Questions about saying snide
How do you pronounce snide?
Say SNYDE. The American pronunciation is /snaɪd/. In British English it is /snaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snide?
Snide is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say snide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snaɪd/ and the British form is /snaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.