How to pronounce snift
Say it like SNIFT. Snift is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNIFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snift
American and British speakers say snift in essentially the same way: /snɪft/ in the US and /snɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIFT.
What does snift mean?
- To snivel.
- To cause a snift; to release pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine or bottling equipment.
- A deliberate release of pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine, or bottling equipment.
Where does snift come from?
Imitative. Compare Middle English snifteren (“to sniffle”).
Words that rhyme with snift
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Questions about saying snift
How do you pronounce snift?
Say SNIFT. The American pronunciation is /snɪft/. In British English it is /snɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snift?
Snift is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNIFT.
Do Americans and Brits say snift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snɪft/ and the British form is /snɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.