How Do You Spell SNIFFLE?

Pronunciation: [snˈɪfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "sniffle" is a verb that refers to the act of breathing audibly through a congested or runny nose. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈsnɪfəl/. The first syllable /snɪ/ is pronounced with the initial consonant cluster /sn/, followed by the short vowel sound /ɪ/. The second syllable /fəl/ is pronounced with the fricative consonant /f/ and the long vowel sound /əl/. The spelling of the word "sniffle" reflects its pronunciation and is commonly used to convey the sound of someone with a cold or allergies.

SNIFFLE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "sniffle" refers to a soft, repetitive, and often slightly audibly sound that is produced by a person when they inhale suddenly, gently, and noisily through their nose while experiencing congestion or a mild respiratory condition, such as a common cold, hay fever, or allergies. It is commonly characterized by a subtle, nasally sound coupled with short, quick inhalations.

   Sniffles typically occur as a reflexive action to clear the nasal passages and alleviate discomfort caused by nasal congestion. They may be accompanied by other symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Sniffling is often observed among both children and adults who are suffering from minor respiratory infections or irritations.

   The term "sniffle" can also be used in a figurative context, to describe a person's behavior or emotional state. In this sense, it implies a display of mild sadness, sentimentality, or suppressed tears. It can be used to describe someone who is sobbing or shedding tears in a restrained manner.

   Overall, "sniffle" is primarily used to depict the sound and action of gently inhaling through the nose due to mild nasal congestion, as well as to describe subdued expressions of sadness or emotional distress.

2. To snuffle, as one does with a severe cold in the head affecting the nostrils.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SNIFFLE

• snile
• sniffin
• stifile
• stiffle
• sniffels
• suffle
• siffly
• snigle
• snivle
• sitfle
• sniffls
• sniffld
• snifflde
• snifle
• snitfler
• snifflar
• swifflet
• stoffle
• NiFFlel
• sneufle
• Snigdle
• siefle
• sniffeler
• Seifffe

Etymology of SNIFFLE

The word "sniffle" originated in the 17th century and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "snuffelen", meaning "to snuffle". "Snuffelen" itself is related to the Low German word "snuffeln" and Old High German word "snufalon". All these words share the idea of inhaling or sniffing through the nose. Over time, "sniffle" came to specifically refer to the sound made when someone repeatedly sniffs their nose, often due to a cold or crying.

Similar spelling words for SNIFFLE

• sniffling,
• snuffling,
• snuffle,
• snaffle,
• snuffly,
• snowflake,
• sniffly,
• snuffler,
• sniffler,
• sniveler.

Plural form of SNIFFLE is SNIFFLES

Conjugate verb Sniffle

CONDITIONAL

I would sniffle

you would sniffle

he/she/it would sniffle

we would sniffle

they would sniffle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sniffling

you would be sniffling

he/she/it would be sniffling

we would be sniffling

they would be sniffling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sniffle

you would have sniffle

he/she/it would have sniffle

we would have sniffle

they would have sniffle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sniffling

you would have been sniffling

he/she/it would have been sniffling

we would have been sniffling

they would have been sniffling

FUTURE

I will sniffle

you will sniffle

he/she/it will sniffle

we will sniffle

they will sniffle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sniffling

you will be sniffling

he/she/it will be sniffling

we will be sniffling

they will be sniffling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sniffled

you will have sniffled

he/she/it will have sniffled

we will have sniffled

they will have sniffled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sniffling

you will have been sniffling

he/she/it will have been sniffling

we will have been sniffling

they will have been sniffling

IMPERATIVE

you sniffle

we let´s sniffle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sniffle

PAST

I sniffled

you sniffled

he/she/it sniffled

we sniffled

they sniffled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sniffling

you were sniffling

he/she/it was sniffling

we were sniffling

they were sniffling

PAST PARTICIPLE

sniffled

PAST PERFECT

I had sniffled

you had sniffled

he/she/it had sniffled

we had sniffled

they had sniffled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sniffling

you had been sniffling

he/she/it had been sniffling

we had been sniffling

they had been sniffling

PRESENT

I sniffle

you sniffle

he/she/it sniffles

we sniffle

they sniffle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sniffling

you are sniffling

he/she/it is sniffling

we are sniffling

they are sniffling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sniffling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sniffled

you have sniffled

he/she/it has sniffled

we have sniffled

they have sniffled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sniffling

you have been sniffling

he/she/it has been sniffling

we have been sniffling

they have been sniffling

I would have sniffled

we would have sniffled

you would have sniffled

he/she/it would have sniffled

they would have sniffled