How to Pronounce "sniper"
word
/ˈsnaɪpɝ/
SNY-pur
/snˈaɪpɐ/
SNY-puh
Definition
A sniper is a person, usually a soldier, who is trained to shoot targets from a hidden position at a long distance, often using a special rifle.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsnaɪpɝ/
British English
/snˈaɪpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNY-pur
UK
SNY-puh
Listen in Context
The sniper waited patiently on the rooftop.
A sniper needs to be very accurate.
The army trained the new snipers last month.
He acted like a sniper, picking off each target one by one without being seen.