How to pronounce snuffer
Say it like SNUHF-er. Snuffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF).
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- SNUHF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snuffer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of snuffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNUHF-uh.
What does snuffer mean?
- A device made to extinguish (snuff out) a candle.
- A person who uses snuff (the tobacco product).
- The common porpoise.
Where does snuffer come from?
From snuff + -er.
Words that rhyme with snuffer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snuffer.
Questions about saying snuffer
How do you pronounce snuffer?
Say SNUHF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʌfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnʌfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snuffer?
Snuffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF). Broken into parts: SNUHF · er.
Is snuffer 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 /ˈsnʌfə/ (SNUHF-uh).