How to Pronounce Sneaky

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈsniːki/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sneaky”

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

What does sneaky mean?

noun

  1. Any device used for covert surveillance.

adjective

  1. Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries

    “Catching those thieves will be hard: they're so sneaky!”

  2. Dishonest; deceitful.

    “They played a sneaky trick on us.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with sneaky

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cheekyfreakycreakystreakyscreakyreekyrekeyleakysqueakysleekybleakycliquey

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sneaky"?▾

"Sneaky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sneaky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sneaky" is /ˈsniːki/.

What does "sneaky" mean?▾

Sneaky: Any device used for covert surveillance.

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