How to pronounce sniffiest
Say it like SNIF-ee-ust. Sniffiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF).
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- SNIF
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniffiest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sniffiest
American and British speakers say sniffiest in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪfiəst/ in the US and /ˈsnɪfiəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIF-ee-ust.
What does sniffiest mean?
- superlative form of sniffy: most sniffy How to pronounce sniffy
Questions about saying sniffiest
How do you pronounce sniffiest?
Say SNIF-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪfiəst/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪfiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniffiest?
Sniffiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF). Broken into parts: SNIF · ee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say sniffiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪfiəst/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪfiəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.