How to pronounce snortle
Say it like SNOR-tul. Snortle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR).
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- SNOR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snortle 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of snortle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAW-tul.
What does snortle mean?
- To give a hearty laugh that is punctuated by a snort on the inhale.“Hannah looked quite elegant in her gown until she snortled and champagne came out of her nose.”
Where does snortle come from?
Blend of snort + chortle.
Words that rhyme with snortle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snortle.
Questions about saying snortle
How do you pronounce snortle?
Say SNOR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɔrtəl/. In British English it is /ˈsnɔːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snortle?
Snortle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR). Broken into parts: SNOR · tul.
Is snortle 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 /ˈsnɔːtəl/ (SNAW-tul).