How to pronounce sniffier
Say it like SNIF-ee-er. Sniffier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF).
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- SNIF
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniffier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sniffier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNIF-ee-uh.
What does sniffier mean?
- comparative form of sniffy: more sniffy How to pronounce sniffy
Questions about saying sniffier
How do you pronounce sniffier?
Say SNIF-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪfiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪfiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniffier?
Sniffier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF). Broken into parts: SNIF · ee · er.
Is sniffier 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 /ˈsnɪfiə/ (SNIF-ee-uh).