How to Pronounce "sniffed"
word
ˈsnɪft
SNIFT
snˈɪft
SNIFT
Definition
The simple past tense of 'sniff', meaning to quickly smell something by taking air in through the nose. It can also mean trying to detect a smell in a cautious way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnɪft
British English
snˈɪft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNIFT
UK
SNIFT
Listen in Context
The dog sniffed the tree.
She sniffed the flowers in the garden.
He sniffed because he had a cold.
The cat sniffed around the kitchen, looking for food.