How to Pronounce Snap

To pronounce "snap", say SNAP — one syllable, IPA /snæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/snæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snap”

"snap" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with trap and lap, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: snapp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does snap mean?

noun

  1. A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
  2. A sudden break.

verb

  1. To fracture or break apart suddenly.

    “He snapped his stick in anger.”

  2. To give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack.

    “Blazing firewood snaps.”

adjective

  1. Done, made, performed, etc., quickly and unexpectedly, or without deliberation.

    “a snap judgment or decision    a snap political convention”

Hear “snap” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with snap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

traplapwrapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapstopgapgap

Related words

flickcrackclickrupturesnarltearsnatchgrab

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snap"?▾

"Snap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snap" is /snæp/.

What does "snap" mean?▾

Snap: A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.

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