How to Pronounce "sniffs"
word
/ˈsnɪfs/
SNIFS
/snˈɪfs/
sn-IFS
Definition
'Sniffs' is the third person singular present tense of 'sniff.' It means to quickly breathe in air through the nose, usually to smell something or because of a runny nose.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsnɪfs/
British English
/snˈɪfs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNIFS
UK
sn-IFS
Listen in Context
The dog sniffs the ground for food.
She sniffs the flowers in the garden.
The baby sniffs because he has a cold.
Whenever he’s nervous, he sniffs a lot.