To pronounce "snappish", say SNAPP-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnæpɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsnæpɪʃ/
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"snappish" has 2 syllables: snapp-ish. It rhymes with knappish and lappish, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“A snappish cur”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Snappish" has 2 syllables: snapp · ish.
The IPA transcription of "snappish" is /ˈsnæpɪʃ/.
Snappish: Likely to snap or bite.
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