How to Pronounce Sniping

To pronounce "sniping", say SNIP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sniping”

"sniping" has 2 syllables: snip-ing. It rhymes with piping and stereotyping, if that helps it stick.

What does sniping mean?

verb

  1. To hunt snipe.
  2. To shoot at individuals from a concealed place.

verb

  1. To make malicious, underhand remarks or attacks.
  2. To attach a note or sticker to (an existing poster) to provide further information, political criticism, etc.

noun

  1. A shooting from a concealed place.

Words that rhyme with sniping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pipingstereotypingwipinggripingtypingstripingswipinghypingsubtyping

Related words

clippinglopclipdresstrimcropnipsnippet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sniping"?▾

"Sniping" has 2 syllables: snip · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sniping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sniping" is /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/.

What does "sniping" mean?▾

Sniping: To hunt snipe.

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