How Do You Spell SNOOZE?

Pronunciation: [snˈuːz] (IPA)

The word "snooze" is spelled with a "z" at the end rather than an "s" because it is pronounced with a voiced "z" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, "snooze" is written as /snuːz/. The "z" sound is created by vibrating the vocal cords while pressing the tongue against the teeth. This contrasts with the unvoiced "s" sound, which is produced without vibrating the vocal cords. The spelling of "snooze" may seem unusual at first, but it accurately reflects its pronunciation.

SNOOZE Meaning and Definition

1. Snooze can be defined as a verb or a noun, referring to a short period of sleep, especially one taken during the day or in between regular sleep periods. As a verb, snooze means to sleep lightly or briefly, often with the intention of waking up soon after. It implies a state in which one is not fully awake or aware, but rather in a drowsy, relaxed condition. This term can also encompass the act of taking a small nap or dozing off momentarily.

   As a noun, snooze signifies the act or instance of snoozing, a brief period of rest or sleep, typically of short duration. It is often associated with relaxation, recharging, or taking a break. The term is commonly used to denote a nap or a quick respite to regain energy or clear one's mind.

   Additionally, "snooze" can describe the button found on alarm clocks or electronic devices, which allows the delay or interruption of an alarm or alert, providing the user with a few extra minutes of sleep before the alarm sounds again.

   Overall, "snooze" characterizes both the action and period of light sleep and serves as a way to briefly detach from wakefulness for rejuvenation or a momentary escape from daily activities.

2. • To slumber; to nap; to doze.

   • A comfortable sleep.

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

Common Misspellings for SNOOZE

• snooth
• snoke
• soone
• snootie
• snooby
• sneze
• noeze
• squoze
• snoze
• noize
• snezze
• sneaze
• snoode
• snoope
• snoozd
• sznooze
• smnooze
• sunroze
• scoole
• Snoozet
• sooome
• swooie
• anoote
• snoozez
• snoozle
• snoozz
• soozie
• snoozezt
• snooziez
• snoozyy
• scoode
• Skoole
• snozze
• snoozey
• smoove
• snotie
• Unsoze
• onumoze
• snoozal
• onooe
• Snoobz
• Snooziz
• Snoozye
• Skoope
• Spoome
• shnooke
• Noroze
• Symoze

Etymology of SNOOZE

The word "snooze" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century as a colloquial term in Britain, deriving from the dialectal word "snouse" or "snose". This word referred to a short period of sleep or rest. The exact origin of "snouse" is uncertain, but it may have been influenced by the Danish word "snuse" meaning to sniff or snuff. Over time, "snouse" transformed into "snooze" and gained popularity as a casual term for a quick nap or doze.

Idioms with the word SNOOZE

• catch a snooze The idiom "catch a snooze" means to take a short nap or to fall asleep briefly, usually in a relaxed or casual manner.

Similar spelling words for SNOOZE

• sneak,
• snook,
• sneeze,
• snog,
• snake,
• snowshoe.

Plural form of SNOOZE is SNOOZES

Conjugate verb Snooze

CONDITIONAL

I would snooze

you would snooze

he/she/it would snooze

we would snooze

they would snooze

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be snoozing

you would be snoozing

he/she/it would be snoozing

we would be snoozing

they would be snoozing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have snooze

you would have snooze

he/she/it would have snooze

we would have snooze

they would have snooze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been snoozing

you would have been snoozing

he/she/it would have been snoozing

we would have been snoozing

they would have been snoozing

FUTURE

I will snooze

you will snooze

he/she/it will snooze

we will snooze

they will snooze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be snoozing

you will be snoozing

he/she/it will be snoozing

we will be snoozing

they will be snoozing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have snoozed

you will have snoozed

he/she/it will have snoozed

we will have snoozed

they will have snoozed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been snoozing

you will have been snoozing

he/she/it will have been snoozing

we will have been snoozing

they will have been snoozing

IMPERATIVE

you snooze

we let´s snooze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to snooze

PAST

I snoozed

you snoozed

he/she/it snoozed

we snoozed

they snoozed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was snoozing

you were snoozing

he/she/it was snoozing

we were snoozing

they were snoozing

PAST PARTICIPLE

snoozed

PAST PERFECT

I had snoozed

you had snoozed

he/she/it had snoozed

we had snoozed

they had snoozed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been snoozing

you had been snoozing

he/she/it had been snoozing

we had been snoozing

they had been snoozing

PRESENT

I snooze

you snooze

he/she/it snoozes

we snooze

they snooze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am snoozing

you are snoozing

he/she/it is snoozing

we are snoozing

they are snoozing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

snoozing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have snoozed

you have snoozed

he/she/it has snoozed

we have snoozed

they have snoozed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been snoozing

you have been snoozing

he/she/it has been snoozing

we have been snoozing

they have been snoozing

I would have snoozed

we would have snoozed

you would have snoozed

he/she/it would have snoozed

they would have snoozed