How to Pronounce Snort

To pronounce "snort", say SNORT — one syllable, IPA /snɔɹt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/snɔɹt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “snort”

"snort" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with support and thwart, if that helps it stick.

What does snort mean?

noun

  1. The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.
  2. A dose of a drug to be snorted. Here, "drug" includes snuff (i.e., pulverized tobacco).

verb

  1. To make a snort; to exhale roughly through the nose.

    “She snorted with laughter.”

  2. To express or force out by snorting.

    “He snorted a derisory reply and turned on his heel.”

Synonyms

insufflate

Words that rhyme with snort

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

supportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortportresort

Related words

snorehuffhoothissboosnickerbirdraspberry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snort"?▾

"Snort" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snort"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snort" is /snɔɹt/.

What does "snort" mean?▾

Snort: The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.

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