How to pronounce snaffle
Say it like SNAF-ul. Snaffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsnæfəl/SNAF-ul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- SNAF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snaffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does snaffle mean?
noun
- A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and the corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit.
- Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.
- To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
- To quell or suppress.
- To clutch by the bridle.
Where does snaffle come from?
Apparently from Dutch snavel, from Middle Dutch snavel, snabel (“snout”), diminutive of Middle Dutch snabbe, snebbe (“bird's bill, neb”).
Words that rhyme with snaffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snaffle.
Questions about saying snaffle
How do you pronounce snaffle?
Say SNAF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snaffle?
Snaffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAF). Broken into parts: SNAF · ul.