How to Pronounce Sneeze

To pronounce "sneeze", say SNEEZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sniːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/sniːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sneeze”

"sneeze" has 2 syllables: sneez-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does sneeze mean?

noun

  1. An act of sneezing.

verb

  1. To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.
  2. To expel air as if the nose were irritated.

Synonyms

ptarmussternutationsternutate

Words that rhyme with sneeze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

sternutationverbexhalesnetbreathesneapspitexpire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sneeze"?▾

"Sneeze" has 2 syllables: sneez · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sneeze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sneeze" is /sniːz/.

What does "sneeze" mean?▾

Sneeze: An act of sneezing.

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