How to Pronounce Snaffle

To pronounce "snaffle", say SNAFFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnæfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsnæfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snaffle”

"snaffle" has 2 syllables: snaffl-e. It rhymes with baffle and maffle, if that helps it stick.

What does snaffle mean?

noun

  1. A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth. Often used as a training bit.
  2. Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.

verb

  1. To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
  2. To clutch by the bridle.

Synonyms

bradoon

Words that rhyme with snaffle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bafflemafflegaffleraffleshafflefaffleyaffleaffilehafflekafflehafele

Related words

grabbridlereinsbreakpelhambittenipper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snaffle"?▾

"Snaffle" has 2 syllables: snaffl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "snaffle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snaffle" is /ˈsnæfəl/.

What does "snaffle" mean?▾

Snaffle: A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth. Often used as a training bit.

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