How to pronounce sniffling
Say it like SNIF-ling. Sniffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF).
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- SNIF
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniffling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sniffling
American and British speakers say sniffling in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIF-ling.
What does sniffling mean?
- present participle and gerund of sniffle How to pronounce sniffle
- A sniffle sound or action.“We heard snifflings and a cough from behind the hedge.”
Questions about saying sniffling
How do you pronounce sniffling?
Say SNIF-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniffling?
Sniffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF). Broken into parts: SNIF · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say sniffling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.