To pronounce "snappy", say SNAPPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsnæpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsnæpi/
IPA
"snappy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with happy and sappy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Make it snappy!”
“You're snappy this morning; did you not sleep well?”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Snappy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "snappy" is /ˈsnæpi/.
Snappy: Rapid and without delay.
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