How to pronounce sniffly
Say it like SNIF-uh-lee. Sniffly 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
Sniffly 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 sniffly
American and British speakers say sniffly in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪfəli/ in the US and /ˈsnɪfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIF-uh-lee.
What does sniffly mean?
- Inclined to sniffle.“I've been sniffly all weekend; I think I've caught a cold.”
- Resembling a sniffle.
Where does sniffly come from?
From sniffle + -y.
Questions about saying sniffly
How do you pronounce sniffly?
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 sniffly?
Sniffly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIF). Broken into parts: SNIF · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sniffly 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.