How to pronounce snively
Say it like SNYVE-lee. Snively has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNYVE).
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- SNYVE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snively
American and British speakers say snively in essentially the same way: /ˈsnaɪvli/ in the US and /ˈsnaɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNYVE-lee.
What does snively mean?
- Alternative form of snivelly.
Words that rhyme with snively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snively.
Questions about saying snively
How do you pronounce snively?
Say SNYVE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnaɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈsnaɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snively?
Snively has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNYVE). Broken into parts: SNYVE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say snively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnaɪvli/ and the British form is /ˈsnaɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.