How to pronounce snipping
Say it like SNIP-ing. Snipping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP).
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- SNIP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snipping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snipping
American and British speakers say snipping in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIP-ing.
What does snipping mean?
- present participle and gerund of snip How to pronounce snip
- The act by which something is snipped or cut.
- A piece cut off; a clipping.
Words that rhyme with snipping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snipping.
Questions about saying snipping
How do you pronounce snipping?
Say SNIP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snipping?
Snipping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP). Broken into parts: SNIP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say snipping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.