How to pronounce smarter
Say it like SMAR-ter. Smarter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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- SMAR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smarter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smarter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-tuh.
What does smarter mean?
- comparative form of smart: more smart How to pronounce smart“You may be faster and stronger than me, but I'm smarter than you”
Words that rhyme with smarter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smarter.
Questions about saying smarter
How do you pronounce smarter?
Say SMAR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smarter?
Smarter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · ter.
Is smarter 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 /ˈsmɑːtə/ (SMAH-tuh).