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How to pronounce sniffler

Say it like SNIF-ler. Sniffler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF).

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US American/ˈsnɪflɚ/SNIF-ler
UK British/ˈsnɪflə/SNIF-luh
  • SNIF
  • ler
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sniffler pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SNIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of sniffler

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: SNIF-luh.

What does sniffler mean?

noun
  1. A person who sniffles.
  2. A slight breeze.

Where does sniffler come from?

From sniffle + -er.

Questions about saying sniffler

How do you pronounce sniffler?

Say SNIF-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪflɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪflə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sniffler?

Sniffler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF). Broken into parts: SNIF · ler.

Is sniffler 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 /ˈsnɪflə/ (SNIF-luh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).