How to pronounce snooper
Say it like SNOO-per. Snooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOO).
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US American/ˈsnupər/SNOO-per
UK British/ˈsnuːpə/SNOO-puh
- SNOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snooper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of snooper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNOO-puh.
What does snooper mean?
noun
- A person who snoops.
Where does snooper come from?
From snoop + -er.
Questions about saying snooper
How do you pronounce snooper?
Say SNOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnupər/. In British English it is /ˈsnuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snooper?
Snooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOO). Broken into parts: SNOO · per.
Is snooper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsnuːpə/ (SNOO-puh).