How to Pronounce "snipe"
word
ˈsnaɪp
SNYPE
snˈaɪp
SNYPE
Definition
To criticize someone in a sly or mean way; to place a last-second winning bid online; or a type of wading bird with a long beak.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnaɪp
British English
snˈaɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNYPE
UK
SNYPE
Listen in Context
He likes to snipe at his coworkers during meetings.
Many people try to snipe on online auction sites.
A snipe is a bird with a very long beak.
Stop trying to snipe at me—I just made a simple mistake.