How to pronounce snuffing
Say it like SNUHF-ing. Snuffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF).
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- SNUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snuffing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snuffing
American and British speakers say snuffing in essentially the same way: /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNUHF-ing.
What does snuffing mean?
- present participle and gerund of snuff How to pronounce snuff
- The act by which a candle, etc. is snuffed out.
- The act of one who, or that which, snuffs or makes a low sniffing sound.
Words that rhyme with snuffing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snuffing.
Questions about saying snuffing
How do you pronounce snuffing?
Say SNUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snuffing?
Snuffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF). Broken into parts: SNUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say snuffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.