How to pronounce smaller
Say it like SMAW-ler. Smaller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW).
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- SMAW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smaller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smaller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAW-luh.
What does smaller mean?
- small or little relative to something else
Words that rhyme with smaller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smaller.
Questions about saying smaller
How do you pronounce smaller?
Say SMAW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smaller?
Smaller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW). Broken into parts: SMAW · ler.
Is smaller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsmɔːlə/ (SMAW-luh).