How to pronounce smartness
Say it like SMART-nis. Smartness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMART).
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- SMART
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smartness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smartness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAHT-nis.
What does smartness mean?
- The state or quality of being smart, intelligence.
- The state or quality of being smart in appearance.
- The result or product of being smart.
Where does smartness come from?
From Middle English smartnesse, smertnesse, equivalent to smart + -ness.
Questions about saying smartness
How do you pronounce smartness?
Say SMART-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smartness?
Smartness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMART). Broken into parts: SMART · nis.
Is smartness 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 /ˈsmɑːtnɪs/ (SMAHT-nis).