The word "snying" is a Tibetan word that is spelled and pronounced differently from English words. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /snɪŋ/ with a "s" sound followed by "ni" sound and ending with "ng" sound. The pronunciation of "ny" in Tibetan is not the same as the "ny" in English. The spelling and pronunciation of this word are unique to the Tibetan language and may take some time to master for non-native speakers.
Among ship-carpenters, a term for a circular plank worked edgewise into the bow of a ship.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.