How to pronounce snippet
Say it like SNIP-ut. Snippet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP).
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- SNIP
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snippet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of snippet
American and British speakers say snippet in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪpət/ in the US and /ˈsnɪpɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIP-it.
What does snippet mean?
- A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.“From the snippet I heard of their rehearsal, they sound pretty good.”
- A text file containing a relatively small amount of code, useless by itself, along with instructions for inserting that code into a larger codebase.
- To produce a snippet (small part) of; to excerpt.“We snippeted the blog posts for display on the home page.”
- To make small cuts, to snip, particularly with scissors.
Where does snippet come from?
From snip + -et. Compare snippock.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with snippet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snippet.
Questions about saying snippet
How do you pronounce snippet?
Say SNIP-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪpət/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snippet?
Snippet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP). Broken into parts: SNIP · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say snippet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪpət/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪpɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.