How to pronounce sniffed
Say it like SNIFT. Sniffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNIFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniffed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sniffed
American and British speakers say sniffed in essentially the same way: /snɪft/ in the US and /snɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIFT.
What does sniffed mean?
- simple past and past participle of sniff How to pronounce sniff
Words that rhyme with sniffed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sniffed.
Questions about saying sniffed
How do you pronounce sniffed?
Say SNIFT. The American pronunciation is /snɪft/. In British English it is /snɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniffed?
Sniffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNIFT.
Do Americans and Brits say sniffed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snɪft/ and the British form is /snɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.