How to Pronounce Sniper

To pronounce "sniper", say SNIP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sniper”

"sniper" has 2 syllables: snip-er. It rhymes with hyper and viper, if that helps it stick.

What does sniper mean?

noun

  1. A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
  2. Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.

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Words that rhyme with sniper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hypervipergriperdiaperriperwiperhyper-striperbagpiper

Related words

sharpshootermarksmanshooterriflemanriflegunshotgungunfighter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sniper"?▾

"Sniper" has 2 syllables: snip · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sniper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sniper" is /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/.

What does "sniper" mean?▾

Sniper: A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

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