How to pronounce blacksmith
Say it like BLAK-smith. Blacksmith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blacksmith. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLAK
- smith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blacksmith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- smithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blacksmith
American and British speakers say blacksmith in essentially the same way: /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/ in the US and /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-smith.
What does blacksmith mean?
- A person who forges iron.
- A person who shoes horses.
- A blackish fish of the Pacific coast (Chromis punctipinnis).
- To work as a blacksmith.
Where does blacksmith come from?
From black (color of forged iron) + smith (related to smite).
Questions about saying blacksmith
How do you pronounce blacksmith?
Say BLAK-smith. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blacksmith?
Blacksmith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · smith.
Do Americans and Brits say blacksmith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.