How to Pronounce Snicker

To pronounce "snicker", say SNICK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snicker”

"snicker" has 2 syllables: snick-er. It rhymes with vicar and nicker, if that helps it stick.

What does snicker mean?

noun

  1. A stifled or broken laugh.

verb

  1. To emit a snicker, a stifled or broken laugh.
  2. To utter through a laugh of this kind.

Words that rhyme with snicker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vicarnickerflickerliquortickerslickerbickerkickerstickerpickerquickerdicker

Related words

snortgigglesnackteeheeteheesniggernickersnickle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snicker"?▾

"Snicker" has 2 syllables: snick · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "snicker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snicker" is /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "snicker" mean?▾

Snicker: A stifled or broken laugh.

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