How to pronounce snuggle
Say it like SNUHG-ul. Snuggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHG).
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- SNUHG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snuggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNUHGSay 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 snuggle
American and British speakers say snuggle in essentially the same way: /ˈsnʌɡəl/ in the US and /ˈsnʌɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNUHG-ul.
What does snuggle mean?
- To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.“My girlfriend and I love to snuggle.”
- To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position.“Tired but satisfied, the children snuggled into their sleeping bags.”
- An affectionate hug.“Let's have a snuggle on the sofa.”
- The final remnant left in a liquor bottle.
Where does snuggle come from?
From snug + -le (frequentative suffix).
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Words that rhyme with snuggle
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Questions about saying snuggle
How do you pronounce snuggle?
Say SNUHG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʌɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈsnʌɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snuggle?
Snuggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHG). Broken into parts: SNUHG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say snuggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnʌɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈsnʌɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.