How to pronounce snuffle
Say it like SNUHF-ul. Snuffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF).
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- SNUHF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snuffle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of snuffle
American and British speakers say snuffle in essentially the same way: /ˈsnʌfəl/ in the US and /ˈsnʌfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNUHF-ul.
What does snuffle mean?
- To sniff or smell with the nose loudly and audibly.
- To speak through the nose; to breathe through the nose when it is obstructed, so as to make a broken sound.
- An act of snuffling; sniffing loudly.
Where does snuffle come from?
Probably from Low German and Dutch snuffelen (“to snuffle”), equivalent to snuff + -le.
Words that rhyme with snuffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snuffle.
Questions about saying snuffle
How do you pronounce snuffle?
Say SNUHF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʌfəl/. In British English it is /ˈsnʌfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snuffle?
Snuffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF). Broken into parts: SNUHF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say snuffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnʌfəl/ and the British form is /ˈsnʌfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.