How to pronounce snippily
Say it like SNIP-uh-lee. Snippily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP).
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- SNIP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snippily 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snippily
American and British speakers say snippily in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪpəli/ in the US and /ˈsnɪpəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIP-uh-lee.
What does snippily mean?
- In a snippy manner.
Where does snippily come from?
From snippy + -ly.
Words that rhyme with snippily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snippily.
Questions about saying snippily
How do you pronounce snippily?
Say SNIP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪpəli/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snippily?
Snippily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP). Broken into parts: SNIP · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say snippily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪpəli/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪpəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.