How to pronounce smasher
Say it like SMASH-er. Smasher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMASH).
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- SMASH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smasher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smasher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMASH-uh.
What does smasher mean?
- Something that, or someone who, smashes.
- An attractive person (see also smashing).
- Anything very large or extraordinary; a whopper.
Where does smasher come from?
From smash + -er.
Words that rhyme with smasher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smasher.
Questions about saying smasher
How do you pronounce smasher?
Say SMASH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmæʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsmæʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smasher?
Smasher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMASH). Broken into parts: SMASH · er.
Is smasher 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 /ˈsmæʃə/ (SMASH-uh).