How to pronounce "snatch"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "snatch"

Learn how to break down "snatch" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/snætʃ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S N AE1 CH
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "snatch"

Pronunciation: /snætʃ/

Noun

  • A quick grab or catch.
    Example: "The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning."
  • A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
  • A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.
    Example: "I heard a snatch of Mozart as I passed the open window."
  • The vulva.
    Synonyms: cunt, twat
  • A brief period of exertion.
  • A catching of the voice.
  • A hasty snack; a bite to eat.
  • A quibble.

Verb

  • To grasp and remove quickly.
    Example: "He snatched up the phone."
  • To attempt to seize something suddenly.
    Example: "to snatch at a rope"
  • To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.
    Example: "to snatch a kiss"
  • To steal.
    Example: "Someone has just snatched my purse!"
  • (by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.
  • To do something quickly in the limited time available.
    Example: "He snatched a glimpse of her while her mother had her back turned."

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