How to pronounce snippety
Say it like SNIP-ih-tee. Snippety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP).
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- SNIP
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snippety 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snippety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SNIP-ih-tee.
What does snippety mean?
- Made up of short snippets.
- Irritable; impatient; short-tempered; often, in a condescending way.
Where does snippety come from?
From snippet + -y.
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Words that rhyme with snippety
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Questions about saying snippety
How do you pronounce snippety?
Say SNIP-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪpɪti/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪpɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snippety?
Snippety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP). Broken into parts: SNIP · ih · tee.
Is snippety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsnɪpɪti/ (SNIP-ih-tee).