How to pronounce sniggle
Say it like SNIG-ul. Sniggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIG).
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- SNIG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sniggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sniggle
American and British speakers say sniggle in essentially the same way: /ˈsnɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈsnɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNIG-ul.
What does sniggle mean?
- To chortle or chuckle; snicker.
- To fish for eels by thrusting a baited needle or hook into their dens.
- To catch by this means.
- To ensnare.
Where does sniggle come from?
From an alteration (perhaps due to giggle) of snigger, itself a variant of snicker.
Words that rhyme with sniggle
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Questions about saying sniggle
How do you pronounce sniggle?
Say SNIG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈsnɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sniggle?
Sniggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNIG). Broken into parts: SNIG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sniggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈsnɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.