How to pronounce sniglet
Say it like SNIG-lit. Sniglet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIG).
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- SNIG
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniglet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sniglet
American and British speakers say sniglet in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/ in the US and /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIG-lit.
What does sniglet mean?
- An often humorous word coined to describe something for which no previous word existed.
Where does sniglet come from?
Coined by American comedian Rich Hall for the television series Not Necessarily the News (1983-1990).
Words that rhyme with sniglet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sniglet.
Questions about saying sniglet
How do you pronounce sniglet?
Say SNIG-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniglet?
Sniglet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIG). Broken into parts: SNIG · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say sniglet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.