How to Pronounce "snuffed"
word
ˈsnəft
SNUHFT
snˈʌft
SNUFT
Definition
Stopped from burning, shining, or existing — often used for putting out a candle or figuratively ending something. Informally, it can also mean killed or destroyed, especially in crime slang.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnəft
British English
snˈʌft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNUHFT
UK
SNUFT
Listen in Context
He snuffed the candle before leaving the room.
The fire was quickly snuffed by the rain.
Hope was snuffed out by the bad news.
His dreams were snuffed in an instant after losing his job.