How to pronounce snobbish
Say it like SNOB-ish. Snobbish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOB).
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- SNOB
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snobbish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snobbish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SNOB-ish.
What does snobbish mean?
- Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.
Where does snobbish come from?
From snob + -ish.
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Questions about saying snobbish
How do you pronounce snobbish?
Say SNOB-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɑbɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snobbish?
Snobbish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOB). Broken into parts: SNOB · ish.
Is snobbish 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 /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ (SNOB-ish).