How to pronounce snough
Say it like SNAWF. Snough is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNAWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of snough
American and British speakers say snough in essentially the same way: /snɔf/ in the US and /snɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNOF.
What does snough mean?
- A simultaneous sneeze and cough.
Where does snough come from?
From blend of sneeze + cough.
Words that rhyme with snough
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snough.
Questions about saying snough
How do you pronounce snough?
Say SNAWF. The American pronunciation is /snɔf/. In British English it is /snɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snough?
Snough is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNAWF.
Do Americans and Brits say snough the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /snɔf/ and the British form is /snɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.