How to Pronounce Snips

To pronounce "snips", say SNIPS — one syllable, IPA /snɪps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/snɪps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “snips”

"snips" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with eclipse and relationships, if that helps it stick.

What does snips mean?

noun

  1. The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.
  2. A single cut with scissors, clippers, or similar tool.

verb

  1. To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.

    “I don't want you to take much hair off; just snip my mullet off.”

  2. To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.

Words that rhyme with snips

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eclipserelationshipstipsquipshipslipsslipsscriptsstripstripsskips

Related words

tinsnipsscissorsshearscuttrimmingspipcutsclippings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snips"?▾

"Snips" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snips"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snips" is /snɪps/.

What does "snips" mean?▾

Snips: The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.

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