How to pronounce smatchet
Say it like SMACH-it. Smatchet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMACH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce smatchet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SMACH
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smatchet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smatchet
American and British speakers say smatchet in essentially the same way: /ˈsmætʃɪt/ in the US and /ˈsmætʃɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMACH-it.
What does smatchet mean?
- A small, nasty or insignificant person.
- A large fighting knife.
Questions about saying smatchet
How do you pronounce smatchet?
Say SMACH-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmætʃɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsmætʃɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smatchet?
Smatchet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMACH). Broken into parts: SMACH · it.
Do Americans and Brits say smatchet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmætʃɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsmætʃɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.