How to pronounce snotty
Say it like SNAW-tee. Snotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAW).
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- SNAW
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snotty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snotty
American and British speakers say snotty in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɔˌti/ in the US and /ˈsnɔːˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAW-tee.
What does snotty mean?
- Running or dirtied with mucus.
- Resembling or characteristic of mucus, especially in texture.
- Ill-tempered or impertinent in an arrogant, conceited manner.
- The lion's mane jellyfish, which secretes a mucus that can foul fishing nets.
- A midshipman.
Where does snotty come from?
From snot + -y.
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Questions about saying snotty
How do you pronounce snotty?
Say SNAW-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɔˌti/. In British English it is /ˈsnɔːˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snotty?
Snotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAW). Broken into parts: SNAW · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say snotty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɔˌti/ and the British form is /ˈsnɔːˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.