How to Pronounce Snatch

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

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Accent

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Syllable

Letters

/snætʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snatch”

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

What does snatch mean?

noun

A quick grab or catch.
“The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning.”
A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.

verb

To grasp and remove quickly.
“He snatched up the phone.”
To attempt to seize something suddenly.
“to snatch at a rope”

Synonyms

cunt twat grab

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Words that rhyme with snatch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispatch batch scratch match patch catch hatch thatch bache latch attach slatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snatch"?▾

"Snatch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snatch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snatch" is /snætʃ/.

What does "snatch" mean?▾

Snatch: A quick grab or catch.

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