How to pronounce sniffs
Say it like SNIFS. Sniffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNIFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sniffs
American and British speakers say sniffs in essentially the same way: /snɪfs/ in the US and /snɪfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIFS.
What does sniffs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sniff How to pronounce sniff
- plural of sniff How to pronounce sniff
Questions about saying sniffs
How do you pronounce sniffs?
Say SNIFS. The American pronunciation is /snɪfs/. In British English it is /snɪfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniffs?
Sniffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNIFS.
Do Americans and Brits say sniffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snɪfs/ and the British form is /snɪfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.