How to pronounce snarfle
Say it like SNAR-ful. Snarfle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAR).
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- SNAR
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snarfle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of snarfle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAH-ful.
What does snarfle mean?
- To make the noise of an animal (such as a pig) eating.
- To eat greedily.
Where does snarfle come from?
From snarf + -le (frequentative suffix).
Questions about saying snarfle
How do you pronounce snarfle?
Say SNAR-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɑrfəl/. In British English it is /ˈsnɑːfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snarfle?
Snarfle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAR). Broken into parts: SNAR · ful.
Is snarfle 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 /ˈsnɑːfəl/ (SNAH-ful).