How to pronounce sniffles
Say it like SNIF-ulz. Sniffles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF).
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- SNIF
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniffles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sniffles
American and British speakers say sniffles in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪfəlz/ in the US and /ˈsnɪfəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIF-ulz.
What does sniffles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sniffle How to pronounce sniffle
- plural of sniffle How to pronounce sniffle
- Any minor ailment causing a runny nose; the symptom of a runny nose itself.“Many people have suffered from colds, the sniffles and other childhood illnesses.”
Questions about saying sniffles
How do you pronounce sniffles?
Say SNIF-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪfəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪfəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniffles?
Sniffles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF). Broken into parts: SNIF · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say sniffles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪfəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪfəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.