How to pronounce snuffy
Say it like SNUHF-ee. Snuffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF).
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- SNUHF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snuffy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of snuffy
American and British speakers say snuffy in essentially the same way: /ˈsnʌfi/ in the US and /ˈsnʌfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNUHF-ee.
What does snuffy mean?
- Soiled with snuff.
- Resembling or characteristic of snuff.
- Drunk.
Where does snuffy come from?
From snuff + -y.
Words that rhyme with snuffy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snuffy.
Questions about saying snuffy
How do you pronounce snuffy?
Say SNUHF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʌfi/. In British English it is /ˈsnʌfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snuffy?
Snuffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHF). Broken into parts: SNUHF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say snuffy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnʌfi/ and the British form is /ˈsnʌfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.