How to Pronounce "sniff out"
expression
ˈsnɪf/ /ˈaʊt
SNIF-owt
snˈɪf/ /ˈaʊt
sn-IF-owt
Definition
To find or discover something, often by searching carefully or by using intuition, like a dog uses its nose to smell.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnɪf/ /ˈaʊt
British English
snˈɪf/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNIF-owt
UK
sn-IF-owt
Listen in Context
Dogs can sniff out drugs at the airport.
The journalist tried to sniff out the truth.
Can you sniff out who ate the cookies?
She's great at sniffing out a good bargain when shopping.