How to pronounce arrowsmith
Say it like AR-oh-smith. Arrowsmith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- oh
- smith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrowsmith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- smithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arrowsmith
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AR-oh-smith.
Other ways to say arrowsmith
Arrowsmith also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ER-oh-smith /ˈɛroʊˌsmɪθ/
What does arrowsmith mean?
- A smith who made the iron tips for arrows.
Where does arrowsmith come from?
From arrow + smith.
Questions about saying arrowsmith
How do you pronounce arrowsmith?
Say AR-oh-smith. The American pronunciation is /ˈæroʊˌsmɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈærəʊˌsmɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrowsmith?
Arrowsmith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · oh · smith.
Is arrowsmith pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈærəʊˌsmɪθ/ (AR-oh-smith).