How to pronounce smatter
Say it like SMAT-er. Smatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce smatter. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SMAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smatter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smatter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SMAT-uh.
What does smatter mean?
- To hit (someone or something) with a liquid; to splash, to spatter.
- To approach or study (something, such as a subject) superficially; to dabble in.
- To speak (a language or words) with only a superficial knowledge of it.
- A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
- A small amount or number of something.“a smatter of applause”
Where does smatter come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying smatter
How do you pronounce smatter?
Say SMAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmætər/. In British English it is /ˈsmætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smatter?
Smatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAT). Broken into parts: SMAT · er.
Is smatter 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 /ˈsmætə/ (SMAT-uh).