How to pronounce sniping
Say it like SNY-ping. Sniping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNY).
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- SNY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sniping
American and British speakers say sniping in essentially the same way: /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNY-ping.
What does sniping mean?
- present participle and gerund of snipe How to pronounce snipe
- A shooting from a concealed place.
Words that rhyme with sniping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sniping.
Questions about saying sniping
How do you pronounce sniping?
Say SNY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniping?
Sniping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNY). Broken into parts: SNY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say sniping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.