How to pronounce smashing
Say it like SMASH-ing. Smashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMASH).
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- SMASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smashing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smashing
American and British speakers say smashing in essentially the same way: /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMASH-ing.
What does smashing mean?
- the act of breaking something into small pieces
- very good“he did a bully job”“a neat sports car”
Where does smashing come from?
From smash + -ing. As a synonym for wonderful, the term first appeared in the United States in the early twentieth century, and possibly derives from the sense of smash used in smash hit and similar terms.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with smashing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smashing.
Questions about saying smashing
How do you pronounce smashing?
Say SMASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smashing?
Smashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMASH). Broken into parts: SMASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say smashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.