How do you pronounce "sniping"?

In American English: /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/ (SNEYEP-ing). In British English: /snˈaɪpɪŋ/ (SN-eyep). In Canadian English: /ˈsnʌɪpɪŋ/ (SNUH-ip-ing). In Australian English: /snˈaɪpɪŋ/ (SN-eyep).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/ (SNEYEP-ing), while in British English it's /snˈaɪpɪŋ/ (SN-eyep).

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sniping

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/ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/

SNEYEP-ing

Syllable Breakdown

snaɪpsnip·ɪŋing

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