How to pronounce smearily
Say it like SMEER-ih-lee. Smearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMEER).
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- SMEER
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smearily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smearily
American and British speakers say smearily in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɪrɪli/ in the US and /ˈsmɪərɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMEER-ih-lee.
What does smearily mean?
- In a smeary fashion.
Where does smearily come from?
From smeary + -ly.
Words that rhyme with smearily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smearily.
Questions about saying smearily
How do you pronounce smearily?
Say SMEER-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɪrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈsmɪərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smearily?
Smearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMEER). Broken into parts: SMEER · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say smearily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɪrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈsmɪərɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.