How to pronounce snobby
Say it like SNOB-ee. Snobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOB).
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- SNOB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snobby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snobby
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SNOB-ee.
What does snobby mean?
- Characteristic of a snob.“His tastes are snobby.”
Where does snobby come from?
From snob + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with snobby
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Questions about saying snobby
How do you pronounce snobby?
Say SNOB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɑbi/. In British English it is /ˈsnɒbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snobby?
Snobby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOB). Broken into parts: SNOB · ee.
Is snobby 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 /ˈsnɒbi/ (SNOB-ee).