How to pronounce snipelike
Say it like SNY-plyke. Snipelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNY).
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- SNY
- plyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snipelike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- plykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of snipelike
American and British speakers say snipelike in essentially the same way: /ˈsnaɪplaɪk/ in the US and /ˈsnaɪplaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNY-plyke.
What does snipelike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a snipe (the bird).
Where does snipelike come from?
From snipe + -like.
Questions about saying snipelike
How do you pronounce snipelike?
Say SNY-plyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnaɪplaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsnaɪplaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snipelike?
Snipelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNY). Broken into parts: SNY · plyke.
Do Americans and Brits say snipelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnaɪplaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsnaɪplaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.