To pronounce "sneers", say SNEERS — one syllable, IPA /snɪə̯z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/snɪə̯z/
IPA
"sneers" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tears and appears, if that helps it stick.
verb
“"Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sneers" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "sneers" is /snɪə̯z/.
Sneers: To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
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