How to Pronounce Snivelling

To pronounce "snivelling", say SNIV-ell-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SNIV-ell-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “snivelling”

"snivelling" has 3 syllables: sniv-ell-ing. It rhymes with cavilling and sniveling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sniveling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does snivelling mean?

verb

  1. To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.
  2. To cry while sniffling; to whine or complain while crying.

noun

  1. The act of producing a snivel.

Synonyms

sniffle

Words that rhyme with snivelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cavillingsnivelingswivellingshovellingshrivellinghovelinghovelling

Related words

snifflingsniggeringsnufflingsnuffsnarlingpulingsnufflesnuffing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snivelling"?▾

"Snivelling" has 3 syllables: sniv · ell · ing.

What does "snivelling" mean?▾

Snivelling: To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.

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