How to Pronounce Snuff

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/snʌf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snuff”

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

What does snuff mean?

noun

  1. Finely ground or pulverized tobacco intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.
  2. Fine-ground or minced tobacco, dry or moistened, intended for use by placing a pinch behind the lip or beneath the tongue; see also snus.

verb

  1. To inhale through the nose.
  2. To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence.

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Words that rhyme with snuff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffchuffgruffroughbufftoughsloughbluffstuffmuffrebuffguff

Related words

sniffsnufflecoloredchromaticchukker-brownmummy-brownsnuff-brownsnus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snuff"?▾

"Snuff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snuff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snuff" is /snʌf/.

What does "snuff" mean?▾

Snuff: Finely ground or pulverized tobacco intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.

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