How to pronounce smartish
Say it like SMAR-tish. Smartish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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- SMAR
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smartish 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.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smartish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-tish.
What does smartish mean?
- Rather smart
- smartly
- rapidly; without dawdling
Where does smartish come from?
From smart + -ish.
Questions about saying smartish
How do you pronounce smartish?
Say SMAR-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smartish?
Smartish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · tish.
Is smartish 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 /ˈsmɑːtɪʃ/ (SMAH-tish).