How to pronounce snarf
Say it like SNARF. Snarf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNARF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snarf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNARFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of snarf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAHF.
What does snarf mean?
- To eat or consume greedily.“He snarfed a whole bag of chips in a couple of minutes!”
- To take something by dubious means, but without the connotations of stealing; to take something without regard to etiquette.“I snarfed a bunch of freebies from the vendor's booth when he wasn't looking.”
- To slurp (computing slang sense); to load in entirely; to copy as a whole.“I snarfed the whole database into my program.”
Where does snarf come from?
Probably of imitative origin.
Words that rhyme with snarf
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Questions about saying snarf
How do you pronounce snarf?
Say SNARF. The American pronunciation is /snɑrf/. In British English it is /snɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snarf?
Snarf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNARF.
Is snarf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /snɑːf/ (SNAHF).