How to pronounce snobbery
Say it like SNOB-uh-ree. Snobbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOB).
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- SNOB
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snobbery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snobbery
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SNOB-uh-ree.
What does snobbery mean?
- The property or trait of being a snob.
- Synonym of snobby.
Where does snobbery come from?
From snob + -ery (noun-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with snobbery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snobbery.
Questions about saying snobbery
How do you pronounce snobbery?
Say SNOB-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɑbəri/. In British English it is /ˈsnɒbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snobbery?
Snobbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOB). Broken into parts: SNOB · uh · ree.
Is snobbery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsnɒbəri/ (SNOB-uh-ree).