How to pronounce snooping
Say it like SNOO-ping. Snooping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOO).
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- SNOO
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snooping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snooping
American and British speakers say snooping in essentially the same way: /ˈsnupɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnuːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNOO-ping.
What does snooping mean?
- present participle and gerund of snoop How to pronounce snoop
- A secret spying or investigation.
Words that rhyme with snooping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snooping.
Questions about saying snooping
How do you pronounce snooping?
Say SNOO-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnupɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnuːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snooping?
Snooping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOO). Broken into parts: SNOO · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say snooping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnupɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnuːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.