How to pronounce snootful
Say it like SNOOT-ful. Snootful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOOT).
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- SNOOT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snootful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of snootful
American and British speakers say snootful in essentially the same way: /ˈsnutfʊl/ in the US and /ˈsnuːtfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNOOT-ful.
What does snootful mean?
- A noseful.
- A significant ingested quantity of an alcoholic beverage.
Where does snootful come from?
From snoot + -ful.
Questions about saying snootful
How do you pronounce snootful?
Say SNOOT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnutfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈsnuːtfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snootful?
Snootful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOOT). Broken into parts: SNOOT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say snootful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnutfʊl/ and the British form is /ˈsnuːtfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.