How to pronounce snitch
Say it like SNICH. Snitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNICH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snitch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snitch
American and British speakers say snitch in essentially the same way: /snɪtʃ/ in the US and /snɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNICH.
What does snitch mean?
- A thief.
- An informer, one who betrays their group.
- A nose.
- To inform on someone, especially in betrayal of others.
- To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.
- To steal, quickly and quietly.
Where does snitch come from?
Origin uncertain. Perhaps an alteration of Middle English snacche (“a trap, snare”), snacchen (“to seize (prey)”, whence modern English snatch).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with snitch
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Questions about saying snitch
How do you pronounce snitch?
Say SNICH. The American pronunciation is /snɪtʃ/. In British English it is /snɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snitch?
Snitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNICH.
Do Americans and Brits say snitch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snɪtʃ/ and the British form is /snɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.