How to Pronounce Sneak

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

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Syllable

Letters

/sniːk/

IPA

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

noun

One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information.
“My little brother is such a sneak; yesterday I caught him trying to look through my diary.”
A cheat; a con artist.
“I can't believe I gave that sneak $50 for a ticket when they were selling for $20 at the front gate.”

verb

To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
“He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone.”
To take something stealthily without permission.
“I went to sneak a chocolate but my dad caught me.”

adjective

In advance; before release to the general public.
“The company gave us a sneak look at their new electronic devices.”
In a stealthy or surreptitious manner.
“I was able to get a sneak peek at the guest list.”

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How many syllables are in "sneak"?▾

"Sneak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sneak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sneak" is /sniːk/.

What does "sneak" mean?▾

Sneak: One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information.

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