How Do You Spell SNUFFLE?

Pronunciation: [snˈʌfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "snuffle" is spelled as /ˈsnʌfəl/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word includes the consonants /s/, /n/, /f/, /l/ and the vowels /ʌ/ and /ə/. The "s" and "n" sounds are followed by a short vowel sound "ʌ", and then the "f" and "l" sounds are added. The final "e" is silent, so it doesn't add any sound to the word. "Snuffle" refers to the sound of inhaling through the nose when one has a cold or congestion.

SNUFFLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Snuffle is a verb that refers to the act of making repeated, noisy inhaling sounds through the nose, especially in a manner characterized by congestion or a blocked nasal passage. It typically involves drawing air audibly through the nasal passages, producing a distinct snorting or sniffling noise. The word "snuffle" is often associated with a particular sound made by animals, especially pigs, as they sniff or root in the ground while searching for food, but it can also describe a similar sound made by humans.

    Snuffling can occur due to various reasons such as a common cold, allergies, nasal congestion, or even emotional distress. The term can also extend to describe the behavior of animals, especially dogs, as they use their sense of smell to search for or trace scents. In this context, snuffling is often observed when animals are actively exploring or trying to locate something of interest.

    Furthermore, "snuffle" can also be used as a noun to refer to the sound or act of snuffling. It is commonly associated with a congested or stuffy nose, often accompanied by the expulsion of mucus, resulting in a distinctive snorting or sniffling sound.

    In summary, snuffle is the action of making noisy inhalation sounds through the nose, particularly associated with congestion or a blocked nasal passage. It can refer to both human and animal behavior and is commonly associated with the sound of sniffing or snorting.

  2. To speak through the nose; to breathe hard through the nose, especially when obstructed by mucus.

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

Common Misspellings for SNUFFLE

Etymology of SNUFFLE

The word "snuffle" is derived from the Middle English word "snufflen", which appeared in the 15th century. It is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, meaning that it imitates the sound it describes. The term "snuffle" is associated with the sound made when someone breathes in loudly through the nose, typically while sniffing or when one's nose is congested.

Similar spelling words for SNUFFLE

Plural form of SNUFFLE is SNUFFLES

Conjugate verb Snuffle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have snuffled
you would have snuffled
he/she/it would have snuffled
we would have snuffled
they would have snuffled
I would have snuffle
you would have snuffle
he/she/it would have snuffle
we would have snuffle
they would have snuffle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been snuffling
you would have been snuffling
he/she/it would have been snuffling
we would have been snuffling
they would have been snuffling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would snuffle
you would snuffle
he/she/it would snuffle
we would snuffle
they would snuffle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be snuffling
you would be snuffling
he/she/it would be snuffling
we would be snuffling
they would be snuffling

FUTURE

I will snuffle
you will snuffle
he/she/it will snuffle
we will snuffle
they will snuffle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be snuffling
you will be snuffling
he/she/it will be snuffling
we will be snuffling
they will be snuffling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have snuffled
you will have snuffled
he/she/it will have snuffled
we will have snuffled
they will have snuffled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been snuffling
you will have been snuffling
he/she/it will have been snuffling
we will have been snuffling
they will have been snuffling

IMPERATIVE

I
he/she/it
they
you snuffle
we let´s snuffle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to snuffle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was snuffling
you were snuffling
he/she/it was snuffling
we were snuffling
they were snuffling

PAST PARTICIPLE

snuffled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been snuffling
you had been snuffling
he/she/it had been snuffling
we had been snuffling
they had been snuffling

PAST PERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE

I had snuffled
you had snuffled
he/she/it had snuffled
we had snuffled
they had snuffled

PRESENT

I snuffle
you snuffle
he/she/it snuffles
we snuffle
they snuffle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am snuffling
you are snuffling
he/she/it is snuffling
we are snuffling
they are snuffling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

snuffling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have snuffled
you have snuffled
he/she/it has snuffled
we have snuffled
they have snuffled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been snuffling
you have been snuffling
he/she/it has been snuffling
we have been snuffling
they have been snuffling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it snuffle

SIMPLE PAST

I snuffled
you snuffled
he/she/it snuffled
we snuffled
they snuffled

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