How to Pronounce Snit

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

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Letters

/snɪt/

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What does snit mean?

noun

  1. A temper; a lack of patience; a bad mood.

    “He's in a snit because he got passed over for promotion.”

  2. A U.S. unit of volume for liquor equal to 2 jiggers, 3 U.S. fluid ounces, or 88.7 milliliters.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snit"?▾

"Snit" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snit" is /snɪt/.

What does "snit" mean?▾

Snit: A temper; a lack of patience; a bad mood.

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