How to pronounce smarts
Say it like SMARTS. Smarts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMARTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smarts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of smarts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAHTS.
What does smarts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of smart How to pronounce smart
- intelligence; smartness
- A sharp pain.
Words that rhyme with smarts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smarts.
Questions about saying smarts
How do you pronounce smarts?
Say SMARTS. The American pronunciation is /smɑrts/. In British English it is /smɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smarts?
Smarts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMARTS.
Is smarts 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 /smɑːts/ (SMAHTS).