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