How to Pronounce Snoring

To pronounce "snoring", say SNOR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snoring”

"snoring" has 2 syllables: snor-ing. It rhymes with imploring and adoring, if that helps it stick.

What does snoring mean?

verb

  1. To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

noun

  1. The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

    “His snoring was so loud that it woke the neighbors.”

Synonyms

saw wood

Words that rhyme with snoring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imploringadoringroaringsoaringoutpouringexploringunderscoringpouringignoringflooringorangrestoring

Related words

stertorbreathingsnortinghumsnufflinggruntlingyawningsomniloquence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snoring"?▾

"Snoring" has 2 syllables: snor · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "snoring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snoring" is /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/.

What does "snoring" mean?▾

Snoring: To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

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