How to pronounce snorting
Say it like SNOR-ting. Snorting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR).
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- SNOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snorting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snorting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAW-ting.
What does snorting mean?
- present participle and gerund of snort How to pronounce snort
- A snort sound or action.
- Very large or significant; whopping.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with snorting
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Questions about saying snorting
How do you pronounce snorting?
Say SNOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snorting?
Snorting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR). Broken into parts: SNOR · ting.
Is snorting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsnɔːtɪŋ/ (SNAW-ting).