How to pronounce snip
Say it like SNIP. Snip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snip
American and British speakers say snip in essentially the same way: /snɪp/ in the US and /snɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIP.
What does snip mean?
- The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.
- A single cut with scissors, clippers, or similar tool.
- A small amount of something; a pinch.
- To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.“I don't want you to take much hair off; just snip my mullet off.”
- To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.
- To break off; to snatch away.
Where does snip come from?
From Dutch snippen (“to snip; shred”) or Low German snippen (“to snip; shred”), of imitative origin.
Words that rhyme with snip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snip.
Questions about saying snip
How do you pronounce snip?
Say SNIP. The American pronunciation is /snɪp/. In British English it is /snɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snip?
Snip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNIP.
Do Americans and Brits say snip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snɪp/ and the British form is /snɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.