To pronounce "snarky", say SNARKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsnɑːki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsnɑːki/
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"snarky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with oligarchy and parky, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Snarky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "snarky" is /ˈsnɑːki/.
Snarky: Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation, often humorously.
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