How to Pronounce "sniff around"
expression
ˈsnɪf/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SNIF-er-OWND
snˈɪf/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
sn-IF-uh-ROWND
Definition
To look for information or investigate something, often secretly or with curiosity. It can also mean literally smelling around like a dog does.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnɪf/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
snˈɪf/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNIF-er-OWND
UK
sn-IF-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The dog likes to sniff around the garden.
Please don't sniff around my room.
Some reporters sniff around for gossip.
My neighbor keeps sniffing around our house. I wonder what she's looking for.