How to pronounce smarten
Say it like SMAR-tun. Smarten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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- SMAR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smarten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smarten
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-tun.
What does smarten mean?
- To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.
- To increase the speed of (one's travel on foot, etc.).
- To augment with computer technology.
Where does smarten come from?
From smart + -en.
Words that rhyme with smarten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smarten.
Questions about saying smarten
How do you pronounce smarten?
Say SMAR-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtən/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smarten?
Smarten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · tun.
Is smarten 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 /ˈsmɑːtən/ (SMAH-tun).