How to Pronounce Snapping

To pronounce "snapping", say SNAPP-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SNAPP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “snapping”

"snapping" has 2 syllables: snapp-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does snapping mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The sound or action of a snap.
  2. The act of snapping at, or speaking sharply to, somebody.

Words that rhyme with snapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingtrappingcappingkidnapping

Related words

noisycracklingbreakingoverflowingmountingfixingadjustingadjust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snapping"?▾

"Snapping" has 2 syllables: snapp · ing.

What does "snapping" mean?▾

Snapping: To fracture or break apart suddenly.

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