sniff
verbHow many syllables in sniff?
There is 1 syllable in the word sniff.How to pronounce sniff:
Definition of sniff:
- sniff (verb):
- perceive by inhaling through the nose.
- to inhale through the nose especially for smelling
- to inhale through the nose in short audible breaths
Synonyms for sniff:
breathe in
inhale
snuff
snuffle
whiff
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