How to pronounce smashes
Say it like SMASH-iz. Smashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMASH).
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- SMASH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smashes 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smashes
American and British speakers say smashes in essentially the same way: /ˈsmæʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈsmæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMASH-iz.
What does smashes mean?
- plural of smash How to pronounce smash
- third-person singular simple present indicative of smash How to pronounce smash
Questions about saying smashes
How do you pronounce smashes?
Say SMASH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmæʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsmæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smashes?
Smashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMASH). Broken into parts: SMASH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say smashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmæʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsmæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.