How to Pronounce Snuggle

To pronounce "snuggle", say SNUGGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsnʌɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsnʌɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snuggle”

"snuggle" has 2 syllables: snuggl-e. It rhymes with struggle and niggle, if that helps it stick.

What does snuggle mean?

noun

  1. An affectionate hug.
  2. The final remnant left in a liquor bottle.

verb

  1. To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.

    “Sometimes my girlfriend and I snuggle.”

  2. To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position.

    “The pet dog snuggles into its new bed.”

Synonyms

sipcuddle

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Words that rhyme with snuggle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strugglenigglesnigglemugglerigolsmugglejugglegugglescrigglehigglehuggleregle

Related words

cuddlenuzzlenestlecurlsnugglefestcanoodlesqueezecwtch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snuggle"?▾

"Snuggle" has 2 syllables: snuggl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "snuggle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snuggle" is /ˈsnʌɡəl/.

What does "snuggle" mean?▾

Snuggle: An affectionate hug.

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