How to Pronounce Snigger

To pronounce "snigger", say SNIGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnɪɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

snigger

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsnɪɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snigger”

"snigger" has 2 syllables: snigg-er. It rhymes with bugger and twigger, if that helps it stick.

What does snigger mean?

noun

  1. A partly suppressed or broken laugh.
  2. A sly or snide laugh.

verb

  1. To emit a snigger.

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Words that rhyme with snigger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buggertwiggersluggermuggerluggerpluggerhuggerchuggersnuggerpuggerruggertugger

Related words

snickernickersnicklesnigglingunderlaughchucklesnickeringgiggle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snigger"?▾

"Snigger" has 2 syllables: snigg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "snigger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snigger" is /ˈsnɪɡə/.

What does "snigger" mean?▾

Snigger: A partly suppressed or broken laugh.

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