How to pronounce smaltz
Say it like SMALTS. Smaltz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMALTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smaltz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMALTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of smaltz
American and British speakers say smaltz in essentially the same way: /smælts/ in the US and /smælts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMALTS.
What does smaltz mean?
- Alternative spelling of schmaltz.
Questions about saying smaltz
How do you pronounce smaltz?
Say SMALTS. The American pronunciation is /smælts/. In British English it is /smælts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smaltz?
Smaltz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMALTS.
Do Americans and Brits say smaltz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smælts/ and the British form is /smælts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.