How to pronounce smarties
Say it like SMAR-teez. Smarties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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US American/ˈsmɑrtiz/SMAR-teez
UK British/ˈsmɑːtiz/SMAH-teez
- SMAR
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smarties 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smarties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-teez.
What does smarties mean?
noun
- plural of smarty How to pronounce smarty
- plural of smartie
Questions about saying smarties
How do you pronounce smarties?
Say SMAR-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtiz/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smarties?
Smarties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · teez.
Is smarties 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 /ˈsmɑːtiz/ (SMAH-teez).