How do you pronounce "snipe"?

In American English: /ˈsnaɪp/ (SNEYEP). In British English: /snˈaɪp/ (SN). In Canadian English: /ˈsnʌɪp/ (SNUH-ip). In Australian English: /snˈaɪp/ (SN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsnaɪp/ (SNEYEP), while in British English it's /snˈaɪp/ (SN).

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snipe

/ˈsnaɪp/

SNEYEP

Syllable Breakdown

snaɪpsnipe

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