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