How to Pronounce Snuffed

To pronounce "snuffed", say SNUFF-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SNUFF-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “snuffed”

"snuffed" has 2 syllables: snuff-ed. It rhymes with chuffed and stuffed, if that helps it stick.

What does snuffed mean?

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.

verb

  1. To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.
  2. To trim the burnt part of a candle wick.

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Words that rhyme with snuffed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chuffedstuffedhuffedscuffedsniftluftgriftrebuffedsquiffedpuffedoverstuffedruffed

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sniffsnufflecoloredchromaticchukker-brownmummy-brownsnuff-browncandle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snuffed"?▾

"Snuffed" has 2 syllables: snuff · ed.

What does "snuffed" mean?▾

Snuffed: To inhale through the nose.

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