How do you pronounce "sneaky"?

In American English: /ˈsniːki/ (SNEEK-ee). In British English: /snˈiːki/ (SN-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈsniːki/ (SNEEK-ee). In Australian English: /snˈiːki/ (SN-eek).

Is "sneaky" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsniːki/ (SNEEK-ee), while in British English it's /snˈiːki/ (SN-eek).

How to Pronounce "sneaky"

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sneaky

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/ˈsniːki/

SNEEK-ee

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sniːksne·iaky

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