How to pronounce silversmith
Say it like SIL-vuh-smith. Silversmith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- vuh
- smith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silversmith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- smithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of silversmith
American and British speakers say silversmith in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/ in the US and /ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-vuh-smith.
What does silversmith mean?
- A person who makes articles out of silver usually larger than jewelry.
Where does silversmith come from?
Inherited from Middle English silver smyth, from Old English seolforsmiþ (“silversmith”), from Proto-Germanic *silubrasmiþaz (“silversmith”), equivalent to silver + smith.
Questions about saying silversmith
How do you pronounce silversmith?
Say SIL-vuh-smith. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silversmith?
Silversmith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · vuh · smith.
Do Americans and Brits say silversmith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.