How to pronounce snipers
Say it like SNY-perz. Snipers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNY).
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US American/ˈsnaɪpɚz/SNY-perz
UK British/ˈsnaɪpəz/SNY-puz
- SNY
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snipers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snipers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNY-puz.
What does snipers mean?
noun
- plural of sniper How to pronounce sniper
Questions about saying snipers
How do you pronounce snipers?
Say SNY-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnaɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsnaɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snipers?
Snipers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNY). Broken into parts: SNY · perz.
Is snipers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsnaɪpəz/ (SNY-puz).