How to pronounce smeared
Say it like SMEERD. Smeared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smeared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smeared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMEERD.
What does smeared mean?
- simple past and past participle of smear How to pronounce smear
Words that rhyme with smeared
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smeared.
Questions about saying smeared
How do you pronounce smeared?
Say SMEERD. The American pronunciation is /smɪrd/. In British English it is /smɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smeared?
Smeared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMEERD.
Is smeared 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 /smɪəd/ (SMEERD).