How to pronounce snippy
Say it like SNIP-ee. Snippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP).
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- SNIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snippy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snippy
American and British speakers say snippy in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪpi/ in the US and /ˈsnɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIP-ee.
What does snippy mean?
- Fragmentary; snipped.
- Irritable; impatient; short-tempered; often, in a condescending way.
- Stingy.
Where does snippy come from?
From snip + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian snippig, snippich (“short, brief, blunt”), Dutch snippig (“snippy, shrill”), German Low German snippig (“snippy, snappy”), German schnippisch (“snippy, snappy”).
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Words that rhyme with snippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snippy.
Questions about saying snippy
How do you pronounce snippy?
Say SNIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snippy?
Snippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIP). Broken into parts: SNIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say snippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.